Restante (en. Remaining)

/resˈtante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to what is left after making a selection or a reduction.
The remaining balance on the account is 50 euros.
El saldo restante de la cuenta es de 50 euros.
Used to describe a group that has not been completed.
The remaining students will attend the meeting.
Los estudiantes restantes acudirán a la reunión.

Etymology

From the Latin 'restans', the participle of 'restare', which means 'to remain'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The rest
What is left of a whole.
el resto
Remaining to pay
Amount of money that is still owed.
restante por pagar
Remaining time
Duration that remains of a set period.
tiempo restante

Related Words

Subtract
To take away or decrease an amount.
restar
Surplus
What is left after consuming or using something.
sobra

Slang Meanings

What was left over at a party.
We can take the remaining food home.
Podemos llevar lo restante de la comida a casa.
The money that is returned after a purchase.
They gave me the remainder of the purchase in bills.
Me dieron el restante de la compra en billetes.