left over

• Describe lo que queda después de que el resto ha sido usado, consumido o procesado; a menudo se refiere a comida o materiales, o algo que no se ha utilizado.

Describes something that remains after the rest has been used, consumed, or dealt with, often referring to food or materials.

1. Remaining after useA2informal

   Something that remains after the rest has been used or consumed.

   sobrante

   • We have some pizza left over from last night.
   • There is a little paint left over after finishing the room.
   • She used the leftover fabric to make a small bag.

2. Remaining as a surplusB1informal

   An amount that remains after the necessary part has been taken or used.

   sobrante

   • After paying all the bills, there was some money left over.
   • There are a few tickets left over for the concert.
   • We had some time left over after the meeting ended.