Spanish Phrase
¿Tienes papel de más?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether the listener has any spare paper that is not needed at the moment. It can be used for printer paper, notebook sheets, or any kind of paper you might borrow.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal settings such as a classroom, office, or at a friend's house when you need a quick extra sheet. It’s polite because it frames the request as a question rather than a demand.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Tienespapeldemás?
Tienes (verb tener)
Second‑person singular present of *tener*; used to ask if someone possesses something.
de más
A post‑nominal phrase meaning ‘extra, surplus’. It follows a noun and does not change with gender or number.
Question marks
Spanish uses an opening (¿) and closing (?) question mark; both are required.
🗨In Conversation
¿Tienes papel de más?
Do you have any extra paper?
Sí, aquí tienes una hoja.
Sure, here’s a sheet.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Tienes papel más?
The word *más* must be preceded by *de* when it means ‘extra’. Saying *¿Tienes papel más?* is ungrammatical.
¿Tienes papel de más?
If you want to be more polite, use the conditional *¿Tendrías papel de más?* instead of the simple present.
↔Alternatives
¿Tienes papel extra?
Do you have extra paper?
¿Hay papel de sobra?
Is there any spare paper?
¿Me puedes prestar papel?
Can you lend me some paper?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries it’s common to soften a request with "¿Me puedes…?" or "¿Podrías…?". While "¿Tienes papel de más?" is perfectly understood, adding "por favor" or using the conditional makes the request sound even more courteous. Also, "de más" works with many nouns (e.g., *tiempo de más*, *dinero de más*).