speck

• Substantiv, das ein sehr kleines Fleckchen, ein winziges Stückchen von etwas oder eine geringe, aber wahrnehmbare Menge bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a very small spot, a tiny piece of something, or a slight but appreciable amount.

1. Tiny spot or markA2formal

   A very small spot or mark on a surface.

   Kleiner Fleck

   • There was a tiny speck of dust on the lens.
   • She noticed a speck of paint on her dress.
   • The glass was clean except for a small speck.

   Synonymebitcrumbdotfleckiotamitemoteparticlespot

2. A2formal

   A very small piece or particle of something.

   Winziges Teilchen

   • A speck of dirt got into his eye.
   • He found a speck of gold in the riverbed.
   • The table was covered in specks of sawdust.

   Synonymeatombitcrumbdotfleckgrainmorselmoteparticlescrap

3. Small amountB1informal

   A slight but noticeable amount of something.

   Kleinigkeit

   • There wasn't a speck of truth in his story.
   • She showed not a speck of remorse.
   • Add just a speck of salt to the dish.

   Synonymebitcrumbdashdropgrainhintiotajotpinchscrapshredsmidgensuggestiontouchtrace

   Antonymeheaploadlotmasspilequantity

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas mit kleinen Flecken oder Spuren zu versehen oder zu bedecken.

A verb meaning to mark or cover with small spots or traces.

1. Mark with specksC1formal

   To produce small spots or marks on a surface.

   Mit Flecken versehen

   • The rain specked the window with droplets.
   • Mold had specked the old bread with green spots.
   • The artist specked the canvas with tiny dots of paint.

   Synonymebespeckledotfleckmottlespecklespotstipple