Demas (en. Others)

/deˈmas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Set of people or things that are leftover.

There are many people at the party, and the others arrived late.

Hay muchas personas en la fiesta, y los demás llegaron tarde.

What is not mentioned from a group or a category.

The other students passed the exam.

Los demás estudiantes aprobaron el examen.

It comes from the Latin 'dēmā', which means 'the remaining'.

the others

the other people in the group or context.

los demás

among the others

in comparison to others.

entre los demás

let the others

let others do it.

deja a los demás

surplus

what remains after use or consumption.

sobra

excess

amount that exceeds what is normal or necessary.

exceso

remainder

part that remains of something.

resto

Common expression to refer to others in a group.

Not only me, but the others also agree.

No solo yo, también los demás están de acuerdo.

In the context of a group, 'demas' can indicate their opinions.

If you don’t like it, ask the others.

Si no te gusta, pregúntales a los demás.