Sobrante

The Spanish word 'sobrante' (masculine) or 'sobranta' (feminine) refers to something left over, surplus, or remaining. It denotes an excess or residue after a need has been met or a process has been completed. 'Sobrar' is the verb from which it stems, signifying 'to be left over' or 'to remain'. The item can be tangible (like food) or intangible (like time or money). The term implies that the original quantity or resource was greater than what was required, and the 'sobrante' is the unused portion. It suggests a degree of abundance or excess, often implying potential for reuse or distribution.

Sobrante meaning with examples

• Después de la fiesta, había mucha comida sobrante. / After the party, there was a lot of leftover food. We packed up all the sobrante empanadas so we could enjoy them for the rest of the week, enjoying a sobrante treat to brighten our days. They were the sobrante best empanadas I've ever had!
• Tengo tiempo sobrante esta tarde. / I have some time left over this afternoon. With a few hours sobrante, he was able to catch up on work before heading home. I've got sobrante space in the garage for all the things you gave me! Let's plan a trip for the sobrante summer!
• La empresa tuvo un presupuesto sobrante al final del año. / The company had a surplus budget at the end of the year. With their sobrante budget, they decided to invest into renewable energy sources. The sobrante money was used for new staff. I love that the company makes a budget for sobrante expenses!
• El vendedor ofreció un descuento en la mercancía sobrante. / The seller offered a discount on the surplus merchandise. During the clearance sale, all the sobrante products were displayed. I really wanted that sobrante hat from last winter. This is the perfect time to get rid of the sobrante clothes!
• Compré un poco más de comida, así si hay sobrante podemos guardar para mañana.