Translation of Spanish word "resto" to English
resto
/ˈres.to/
Meaning
Nounthe part that remains after something has been removed or used
How to use
Resto ('rest / remainder / residue / trace') is masculine. It is a noun, not a verb, though resto is also the present first-person singular of restar ('to subtract'). El resto del día — The rest of the day. In plural (restos), it refers to ruins or remains.
🇬🇧 English
remainder
Example
No me queda mucho resto de dinero para el fin de mes.
I don't have much money left for the end of the month.
El resto de la película es muy interesante.
The rest of the movie is very interesting.
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Common phrases
- los restos arqueológicos— archaeological remains
- y el resto— and the rest / remainder
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What does the Spanish word "resto" mean?▼
The Spanish word "resto" means "remainder" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "No me queda mucho resto de dinero para el fin de mes." (which translates as "I don't have much money left for the end of the month.").
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