restante
/resˈtante/
The English word "remaining" is translated into Spanish as restante. Wiktionary also lists remanente and permaneciente.
Meaning: which remains (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| restante | /resˈtante/ |
| remanente | /remaˈnente/ |
| permaneciente | /peɾmaneˈθjente/ /peɾmaneˈsjente/ |
| quedante | /keˈdante/ |
Which one should you use?
While restante is a general adjective for 'remaining', remanente is often used as a noun to refer to a 'remainder' or 'surplus' in technical, financial or mathematical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective restante must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, though the form remains the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/resˈtante/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers may attempt to use quedante as an adjective for 'remaining', but this is not a standard Spanish word and should be avoided.
Did you know?
- While restante means 'remaining', it shares a root with the English word 'restaurant', because both relate to the idea of something that 'stays' or 'remains' behind.
- The verb quedar, which is the most common way to say 'to remain' in conversation, originates from the Latin quiēscō, meaning 'to rest' or 'to be quiet'.
- In technical or financial fields, using the noun remanente often implies a surplus that is legally or specifically set aside for future use, rather than just being 'leftover'.
Examples in context
- Aún estamos analizando los datos restantes.We're still analyzing the remaining data.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use restante when referring to data.Tatoeba #1411123 by marcelostockle, translation #1177073 by bart
- Terminemos rápido el trabajo restante y salgamos a tomar algo de beber.Let's quickly finish the remaining work and go out for some drinks.This sentence shows the use of restante in the context of finishing work.Tatoeba #6884941 by diegohn, translation #1057302 by CK
- Me comí una de las tres donas restantes.I ate one of the three remaining donuts.This sentence demonstrates how restante describes leftover food items like donuts.Tatoeba #13756018 by mervert1, translation #8459618 by CK
- El tiempo restante para completar el proyecto es de dos días.The remaining time to complete the project is two days.
- Solo queda una pequeña parte del presupuesto como resto.Only a small part of the budget remains as a remainder.
- ¿Cuánto queda para llegar al restaurante?How much is remaining to reach the restaurant?
- Me comí una rebanada de pizza, pero aún hay algo sobrante.I ate a slice of pizza, but there's still something remaining/leftover.
- El remanente del concierto será destinado a obras benéficas.The remaining amount from the concert will be allocated to charitable works.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are checking their travel budget.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿cuánto dinero restante tenemos para el viaje?María, how much remaining money do we have for the trip?
- MaríaNos quedan cincuenta euros, Alejandro.We have fifty euros left, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEs poco para los días restantes del tour.It is a little for the remaining days of the tour.
- MaríaTienes razón, debemos gastar menos hoy.You are right, we must spend less today.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “remaining” translations and entries restante, remanente, permaneciente, quedante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries permaneciente, quedante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
