Pronunciation: [ɹɪstˈant] (IPA) 
The word "restante" is spelled with a "r" followed by an "e" which is pronounced as "re" in IPA phonetic transcription. The "s" is pronounced as "s" and the "t" as "t". The "an" is pronounced as "ɑ̃" and "te" is pronounced as "tə". "Restante" is a feminine form of the French word "restant" which means "remaining" or "leftover". It is commonly used in shipping and postal services to indicate a parcel that has not been delivered yet.
Restante is a Spanish and Portuguese term that has been borrowed into several other languages, including English. The term can be used as a noun or an adjective, and its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used.
As a noun, restante refers to the remaining or leftover part or amount of something. It describes what is left or still available after some quantity or number has been used or consumed. In this sense, it can be synonymous with terms like residue, remainder, balance, or surplus. For example, in a business context, restante can represent the outstanding amount of a debt or the remaining stock of a product. It can also refer to the unoccupied space in a house or room that is available for rent.
As an adjective, restante describes something that remains or is left over. It can be used to indicate an additional or remaining quantity or number of items, such as in the phrase "restante supplies" which refers to the provisions or materials that are still available. Additionally, restante can also imply a continued state or condition, as in the term "restante customer" meaning an ongoing or returning customer that has already made previous purchases.
Overall, restante signifies what remains or continues after a certain point or action, whether it be a leftover amount, stock, space, or ongoing state. Its meaning is closely related to the concept of what is remaining or still available.
The word "restante" has its origin in the Latin language. It comes from the Latin verb "restare", which means "to remain" or "to stand firm". The Latin word evolved into the Old French term "restant", which later entered the Spanish language as "restante". In Spanish, "restante" is an adjective that typically refers to something that remains or is left over.
