How to Say "leftover" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “leftover” is “restante” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Pagaré la cantidad restante el próximo lunes.
I will pay the remaining amount next Monday.
Solo nos queda el tiempo restante para terminar el proyecto.
We only have the remaining time to finish the project.
Los fondos restantes se usarán para comprar libros.
The remaining funds will be used to buy books.
One Form for All
This word doesn't change for gender. Whether you are describing a masculine thing (un libro) or a feminine thing (una mesa), the word stays 'restante'.
Where to Put It
You almost always place 'restante' after the person or thing you are describing, like 'el dinero restante' instead of 'el restante dinero'.
Gender Trap
Mistake: “La parte restanta.”
Correction: La parte restante. Words ending in -e usually don't change to -a for feminine nouns.
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