remnant

resto, vestigio

Pequeña parte que queda cuando la mayor parte de algo ha desaparecido, se ha usado o se ha retirado.

En inglés sencillo: A small part that remains after most of something has disappeared, been used, or been removed.

• Only a remnant of the forest survives.
• They found remnants of a meal on the table.
• Her accent is the last remnant of her childhood abroad.

Cómo se usa: a remnant of something (The wall is a remnant of an ancient castle.)

Sinónimos: remainder, remains, trace

Expresiones frecuentes: remnant of something, last remnant, surviving remnant

retal, retazo

Trozo corto de tela que queda al final de un rollo.

En inglés sencillo: A short piece of cloth left at the end of a roll.

• She made a bag from a fabric remnant.
• These cotton remnants are perfect for patchwork.
• Only a small remnant remained on the roll.

Sinónimos: offcut, fabric scrap

Expresiones frecuentes: fabric remnant, cotton remnant, remnant of cloth

retal, saldo

Trozo sobrante de tela, alfombra o material similar que se ofrece a la venta.

En inglés sencillo: A leftover end piece of cloth, carpet, or similar material offered for sale.

• We bought a cheap carpet remnant.
• The shop sells remnants at half price.
• A ribbon remnant was enough to decorate the box.

Sinónimos: offcut, end piece

Expresiones frecuentes: carpet remnant, remnant sale, buy a remnant