excedente
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excedente(
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seh
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dehn
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. on leave
El senador está excedente hasta que finalice su tratamiento médico.The senator is on leave until he completes his medical treatment.
b. on leave of absence
Dos empleados de la sucursal de Barcelona están excedentes.Two employees of our branch in Barcelona are on leave of absence.
3. (laid off)
a. redundant
El sindicato reclama la reincorporación de los trabajadores excedentes.The union is demanding that the redundant workers be reincorporated.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (remainder)
a. excess
Debemos regular el proceso de producción para tratar de reducir el excedente.We should regulate the production process in an attempt to reduce the excess.
b. surplus
Utilizaremos el dinero para pagar las deudas. Si queda un excedente, podemos invertirlo.Use the money to pay off the debts first. If there's a surplus, we can invest it.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. person on leave
La profesora de francés es la única excedente en este momento. Va a dar a luz pronto.The French teacher is the only person on leave right now. She's going to give birth soon.
b. person on leave of absence
La empresa le paga a los excedentes el sueldo que cobran normalmente.The company pays people on leave of absence their normal salary.
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