residual

• Describe lo que queda o permanece después de eliminar, procesar o consumir la parte principal; también se refiere a efectos o cantidades que persisten tras un proceso o tratamiento.

Describes something that remains after the main part has been removed or dealt with.

1. Remaining after a processB2formal

   Left over after the main part has been removed or used.

   Residual

   • There was a residual amount of paint left in the can.
   • The residual effects of the medication lasted for hours.
   • Residual heat from the oven kept the kitchen warm.

   Sinónimosextraremainingsurplusunconsumedunused

   Antónimoscompleteentirefullinitialmainoriginalprimaryprincipaltotalwhole

2. Financial or legalC1formal

   Relating to a remaining amount after payment or settlement.

   residual (financiero/legal)

   • The residual value of the car after five years was quite low.
   • He received residual income from his book royalties.
   • The contract included a clause about residual payments.

   Sinónimosoutstandingremainingresiduaryunpaid

• Sustantivo que designa una pequeña cantidad de algo que queda después de retirar, usar o procesar la parte principal. También puede referirse a un efecto o consecuencia que persiste tras un evento o proceso.

A noun referring to a small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed, used, or processed.

1. Remaining amountB2formal

   A small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed or used.

   Residuo, remanente

   • The residual of the chemical was found in the water sample.
   • After cleaning, there was a residual of dust on the shelf.
   • The residual from the manufacturing process must be disposed of properly.

   Sinónimosbalanceremainderremainsremnantresiduerest

2. Payment after workC1formalamerican

   A payment made to a performer, writer, or creator for subsequent use or broadcast of their work.

   Pago por reutilización de obra

   • The actor receives residuals every time the show is rerun.
   • Musicians often rely on residuals from streaming services.
   • The writer negotiated a contract that included residuals for syndication.

   Sinónimosroyalty