Adjective / Noun
[soˈβɾante]
In the Spanish language, "sobrante" refers to something that is left over or in excess. It can describe an amount that remains after the necessary quantity has been used or accounted for. The term is frequently used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in discussions involving quantities, finance, or resources.
The surplus of materials will be used in the next project.
Debemos analizar el sobrante del presupuesto antes de hacer nuevos gastos.
We need to analyze the budget excess before making new expenses.
Al final de la fiesta, quedó un sobrante de comida que se repartió entre los invitados.
While "sobrante" is not frequently used in many idiomatic expressions, it can appear in phrases related to surplus or excess. Here are some example sentences:
The excess of joy on his face was evident.
Siempre hay un sobrante que nadie espera.
There is always a leftover that no one expects.
Aprovechar el sobrante es clave para no desperdiciar recursos.
Taking advantage of excess is key to not wasting resources.
El sobrante de energía se puede utilizar para otras tareas.
The word "sobrante" derives from the Latin "superans," which means "overcoming" or "exceeding." It is related to the prefix "sobr-" which denotes excessiveness.
Synonyms: - Excedente (excess) - Remanente (remaining) - Exceso (surplus)
Antonyms: - Necesario (necessary) - Insuficiente (insufficient) - Faltante (deficiency)