second-string

ˈsɛkənd strɪŋ
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Translation of second-string from English into Spanish

Adjective

1.

sports

Rare
serving as a substitute or replacement
Rare
  • She was hired as a second-string teacher.Fue contratada como profesora suplente.
2.

importance

Rare
considered second most important
Rare
  • The second-string manager took over the meeting.El gerente suplente se hizo cargo de la reunión.
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Expressions with second-string: examples in English and translations in Spanish

equipo suplente
equipo de reserva
The project was assigned to the second-string team.

Synonyms and analogies of second-string in English

Examples of second-string in a sentence

  • The second-string players were called to practice.
  • The second-string quarterback led the team to victory.
  • She was promoted from a second-string position.

Translations of "second-string" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
suplentenmf.

The second-string lineup surprised everyone with their aggressive play and tactical skills.

La alineación suplente sorprendió a todos con su juego agresivo y habilidades tácticas.

His determination as a second-string player motivated the starters to perform even better.

Su determinación como jugador suplente motivó a los titulares a rendir aún mejor.

Adjective
secundarioadj.

The F2H-2 was in fleet service when the Korean War broke out in June 1950, but it would generally be a second-string player in the conflict, the Grumman F6F Panther taking more of the honors.

El F2H-2 estaba en servicio en la flota cuando estalló la Guerra de Corea en junio de 1950, pero sería un actor secundario en el conflicto, siendo el Grumman F6F Panther el que se llevaría la mayoría de honores.

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Other translations for second-string:

  • segunda cadena
  • de segunda línea

second-string: Examples and translations in context

The second-string goalie saved multiple shots, showcasing his potential for greater games.

El portero suplente salvó múltiples tiros, mostrando su potencial para partidos mayores.

As a second-string player, he learned the importance of teamwork and communication.

Como jugador suplente, aprendió la importancia del trabajo en equipo y la comunicación.

In a crucial moment, the second-string running back made a spectacular touchdown.

En un momento crucial, el corredor suplente hizo un touchdown espectacular.

The coach rotated in the second-string players to keep the starting team fresh.

El entrenador rotó a los jugadores suplentes para mantener al equipo titular fresco.

The second-string catcher played exceptionally well during the tournament, impressing everyone.

El receptor suplente jugó excepcionalmente bien durante el torneo, impresionando a todos.

After a slow start, the second-string players regained confidence and played brilliantly.

Después de un comienzo lento, los jugadores suplentes recuperaron confianza y jugaron brillantemente.

With injuries affecting the team, the second-string players quickly adapted to new roles.

Con las lesiones afectando al equipo, los jugadores suplentes se adaptaron rápidamente a nuevos roles.

Despite being second-string, he trained as hard as the starters to earn respect.

A pesar de ser suplente, se entrenó tan duro como los titulares para ganar respeto.

See also:

second-string team
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