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surplus in Portuguese

surplus in Portuguese is excedente, excesso, superávit — surplus means an amount left over after what is needed has been used; an excess.

surplus in Portuguese

excedente
adj
excedente
noun
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
excesso
noun
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
excedente
noun
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
superávit
noun
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.

What does "surplus" mean?

  1. noun An amount left over after what is needed has been used; an excess.
    "We donate our surplus of vegetables to the local food bank."
  2. adj More than what is needed.
    "Any surplus food from the canteen goes to a nearby shelter."
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surplus in a sentence

  • We donate our surplus of vegetables to the local food bank.
  • The farm had a grain surplus after the harvest.
  • Any surplus food from the canteen goes to a nearby shelter.
  • The shop clears its surplus stock each January to make room.

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What is "surplus" in Portuguese?
"surplus" in Portuguese is excedente, excesso, superávit. surplus means: An amount left over after what is needed has been used; an excess.
How do you use "surplus" in a sentence?
Example: "We donate our surplus of vegetables to the local food bank." In Portuguese, "surplus" is excedente, excesso, superávit.
Are there other ways to say "surplus" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "surplus": excedente, excesso, superávit.
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