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avanzo

leftover, remainder

noun ah-VAHN-tsoh Rare
Food & Drink Cooking

Origin: From avanzare (to advance, to be left over), from Latin abanteare.

Also means

advance (movement forward)

Usage Note

Avanzo has two distinct senses depending on context: gli avanzi most commonly means 'leftovers' (food), while in accounting or military language it can mean a surplus or advance. The plural avanzi is the standard form for dinner leftovers. Do not confuse with avanzamento (progress/advancement).

Examples

"Ho mangiato gli avanzi di ieri sera."

Natural Translation

I ate the leftovers from last night.

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