remains

• Sustantivo que designa las partes o objetos que quedan o subsisten después de que otros han sido quitados, usados o destruidos, o el cuerpo muerto de una persona.

A noun referring to objects or parts that are left over or still existing after other parts have been removed, used, or destroyed, or the dead body of a human being.

incontable · plural irregular

1. Leftover objectsB2formal

   Any objects or parts that are left unused or still exist after the rest has been used, removed, or destroyed.

   Restos, sobras

   • The archaeologists discovered the remains of an ancient civilization.
   • The remains of the meal were thrown into the trash.
   • The remains of the old castle can still be seen on the hill.

   Sinónimosleftoversresiduerest

2. Human corpseB2formal

   The dead body of a human being.

   Restos humanos

   • The remains of the soldier were returned to his family.
   • The funeral home prepared the remains for burial.
   • The police identified the remains found at the crime scene.

   Sinónimosbodycadavercarcasscorpsedead bodydeceasedstiff

• Permanecer en el mismo lugar o estado, o seguir existiendo; no cambiar o no irse.

A verb used to indicate staying in the same place or condition, or continuing to exist.

1. Stay in the same placeA2formal

   To continue to be in the same place or position without moving.

   Permanecer en el mismo lugar

   • Please remain seated until the plane has landed.
   • She remained in the classroom after the bell rang.
   • He remained silent during the entire meeting.

   Sinónimosabidelingerreststaytarrywait

   Antónimosdepartgoleavemove

2. Continue to beB1formal

   To continue to have a particular quality, state, or condition.

   Permanecer (seguir siendo)

   • The weather remained warm throughout the week.
   • He remained calm despite the bad news.
   • The problem remains unsolved after months of discussion.

   Sinónimosabidecontinueendurekeeplastpersiststay

   Antónimosceasechangedepartstop

3. Be left after useB1formal

   To be left over after part has been used or taken away.

   quedar sobrante

   • Little food remained after the party.
   • Only a few tickets remain for the concert.
   • Some questions remain unanswered in the report.

   Antónimosdisappearvanish

Variantes phrasalremain down