Demás (en. Others)
/deˈmas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to the people or things that remain after a selection.
The other students arrived late to class.
Los demás estudiantes llegaron tarde a la clase.
Indicates that something belongs to a larger group.
All the other problems were solved easily.
Todos los demás problemas se resolvieron fácilmente.
Etymology
Comes from the Latin 'de' meaning 'from' and 'māns' meaning 'to remain'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
the others
The other people or things in a group.
los demás
besides
Indicates an addition to what has already been mentioned.
además
of more
That is unnecessary or superfluous.
de más
Related Words
remaining
What remains after a part has already been considered.
restante
surplus
Part that is excess, that is not used.
sobra
extra
Something additional that is not an essential part.
extra
Slang Meanings
Expression to refer to what is unnecessary.
Don't worry, that is extra.
No te preocupes, eso es de más.
Used to refer to something that is not needed.
That is pure surplus, we'd better leave it.
Eso es pura demás, mejor lo dejamos.