Resto (en. Rest)

/ˈresto/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Quantity or part that remains after an action has been performed.
The rest of the money can be used for other expenses.
El resto del dinero se puede usar para otros gastos.
What is not included in a quantity or set.
The rest of the students passed the exam.
El resto de los alumnos aprobó el examen.
Subset of something, especially in mathematics.
In division, the remainder is the amount that is not completely divided.
En la división, el resto es la cantidad que no se divide completamente.

Etymology

From Latin 'restitum', past participle of 'resta', which means 'to remain behind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give the rest
To provide what is missing.
dar el resto
to remainder
Totally; at the end of something.
a resto

Related Words

remaining
What is left of an amount after something has been removed.
restante
restore
To return something to its original state.
restaurar

Slang Meanings

The rest
I don't have time for the rest of the meeting.
No tengo tiempo para el resto de la reunión.
Remainder in monetary slang
I only have 100 pesos, the rest is for tomorrow.
Solo tengo 100 pesos, el resto es para mañana.