surplus

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BrE /ˈsɜː.pləs/ AmE /ˈsɜːr.pləs/

noun / adjective en → es

1 EXCESS [singular] B1

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

  • The company has a large surplus of inventory.

    La empresa tiene un gran exceso de inventario.

2 FINANCE [singular] B2

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

  • The company reported a $10 million surplus last year.

    La empresa reportó un excedente de 10 millones de dólares el año pasado.

3 ECONOMICS [singular] C1

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

  • The country has a trade surplus with its main trading partner.

    El país tiene un superávit comercial con su principal socio comercial.