leftover

S2 W2

BrE /ˈlef.təʊvə/ AmE /ˈlɛftˌoʊvər/

noun en → es

1 FOOD REMAINING [plural] A2

food that is left after a meal or party and can be eaten later

restos, sobras

  • leftovers from something

Collocations leftovers from dinner · leftovers for lunch

  • We had some leftovers from last night's barbecue.

    Teníamos algunos restos del asado de anoche.

2 UNUSED [singular] B1

something that is not used or needed and remains after other things have been taken away or used up

sobrante, excedente

  • leftover from something

Collocations leftover materials · leftover supplies

  • There was some leftover paint in the shed.

    Había algo de pintura sobrante en el cobertizo.