surplus
BrE /ˈsɜː.pləs/ AmE /ˈsɜːr.pləs/
noun / adjective en → es
an amount of something that is more than you need or want; extra supplies, goods, etc.
exceso, sobrante, plus
- a surplus of sth
Collocations surplus food · surplus stock
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The company has a large surplus of inventory.
La empresa tiene un gran exceso de inventario.
the amount by which income or profit is greater than expenditure; the money left over after all expenses have been paid.
sobrante, ganancia neta
- a surplus of sth
Collocations surplus income · surplus profit
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The company reported a $10 million surplus last year.
La empresa reportó un excedente de 10 millones de dólares el año pasado.
an amount of goods produced that is more than the demand for them; an excess supply.
exceso, sobreproducción
- a surplus of sth
Collocations surplus production · surplus goods
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The country has a trade surplus with its main trading partner.
El país tiene un superávit comercial con su principal socio comercial.