Spanish Phrase
Lo que quiero es un reemplazo.
Meaning
The sentence means ‘What I want is a replacement.’ It is used to state that you need something to take the place of an item that is missing, broken, or no longer suitable.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are asking for a substitute for an object, a service, or even a role—e.g., a broken phone, a faulty part, or a staff member who is on leave.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Loquequieroesunreemplazo
Lo que (relative pronoun)
Introduces a clause that explains or specifies something; here it means 'what' or 'that which'.
Quiero (present of querer)
First‑person singular of the verb ‘querer’ meaning ‘to want’; used for wishes or desires.
Es (ser)
Third‑person singular of ‘ser’, used for identity or definition: ‘is a …’.
Un (indefinite article)
Masculine singular indefinite article, equivalent to ‘a’ or ‘an’ in English.
Reemplazo (noun)
Means ‘replacement’; can refer to a new item that takes the place of another.
🗨In Conversation
Lo que quiero es un reemplazo.
What I want is a replacement.
Claro, te lo traigo mañana.
Sure, I’ll bring it to you tomorrow.
✕Common Mistakes
Lo que quiero es un reemplazar.
‘Reemplazar’ is a verb; you need the noun ‘reemplazo’ after ‘un’.
Lo que quiero es reemplazo.
Missing the article ‘un’; the sentence sounds incomplete.
Lo que quiero que es un reemplazo.
Incorrect word order; the correct order is ‘Lo que quiero es…’.
↔Alternatives
Quiero un reemplazo.
I want a replacement.
Lo que necesito es un sustituto.
What I need is a substitute.
Me gustaría que me lo cambien.
I would like them to change it for me.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries ‘reemplazo’ sounds a bit formal; in everyday conversation people often prefer ‘sustituto’ or the verb phrase ‘cambiarlo por…’. Also, the construction ‘Lo que + verb + es…’ is a common way to emphasize the exact thing you’re asking for.