Italian word sostituire comes from Latin statuo, and later Latin substituo (I place next to, under, or instead of. I substitute.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| statuo | Latin (lat) | I decide, make up (my mind). I erect. I establish, determine, fix (the form or character of). I hold up, stop, end. I set up, station (in an upright position). |
| substituo | Latin (lat) | I place next to, under, or instead of. I substitute. |
| sostituire | Italian (ita) | (transitive) to replace, substitute, stand in for, supersede, relay, change. |