How to Say "the remainder" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the remainder” is “restante” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
the part that is left over
Examples
Usamos diez euros y el restante fue para la propina.
We used ten euros and the remainder was for the tip.
Se vendió la mitad del terreno y el restante se convirtió en un parque.
Half of the land was sold and the rest was turned into a park.
Acting as a Noun
When you put 'el' in front of 'restante', it turns into a noun meaning 'the leftover part'.
Choosing the Right Word
Mistake: “Usa 'la restante' for 'the remainder'.”
Correction: Even if the thing you're talking about is feminine, use 'el restante' when using it as a noun to mean 'the remainder'.
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