remnant

• Sustantivo que designa una pequeña parte o cantidad que queda de algo después de que la mayor parte ha sido quitada, usada o destruida; también puede referirse a un trozo de tela sobrante.

A noun referring to a small remaining part or quantity of something after the main part has been removed, used, or destroyed; can also refer to a leftover piece of fabric.

1. Remaining partB2formal

   A small remaining quantity of something that was once larger or more numerous.

   Resto, remanente

   • The remnant of the ancient wall still stands in the forest.
   • Only a remnant of the original manuscript survived the fire.
   • The remnants of the feast were scattered across the table.

   Sinónimosbalanceremainderresidueresiduumrestsurplus

2. Leftover clothB2formal

   A piece of fabric that remains after the main portion has been used or sold.

   Retal de tela

   • She bought a remnant of silk to make a small scarf.
   • The tailor used remnants from the suit to create matching pocket squares.
   • Remnants of velvet were sold at a discount in the fabric store.

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