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    Sobrante (en. Surplus)

    /soˈβɾante/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A quantity that remains after a need has been met.
    The surplus material was stored for future projects.
    El sobrante de material se almacenó para futuros proyectos.
    A portion that exceeds a set limit.
    There is a surplus of money in the project's account.
    Hay un sobrante de dinero en la cuenta del proyecto.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'sobrar', which means 'to remain in excess'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    excess of
    what remains of something that has been used.
    sobra de
    to put a surplus
    to add an extra or additional amount.
    poner un sobrante
    surplus from work
    material that remains after construction is completed.
    sobrante de obra

    Related Words

    sobrar
    To have something remain in excess.
    sobrar
    excess
    An amount that exceeds a set limit.
    excedente
    residual
    What remains after a process of elimination.
    residual

    Slang Meanings

    Excess that results in a joke.
    The surplus from this food is a forgotten feast.
    El sobrante de esta comida es un banquete olvidado.
    Undesired things that have accumulated.
    I have a surplus of clothing that I no longer use.
    Tengo un sobrante de ropa que ya no uso.