spotted

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit Flecken oder Punkten bedeckt ist; wird auch für Tiere mit geflecktem Fell verwendet.

Describes something marked with spots or dots; also used to describe an animal with a spotted coat.

1. Marked with spotsA2formal

   Having a pattern of small round marks or dots on a surface.

   gefleckt

   • The spotted dog ran across the field.
   • She wore a spotted dress to the party.
   • The leopard is known for its spotted coat.

   Synonymedappleddottedfleckedfreckledmottledspeckledstippled

   Antonymeplainsoliduniformunspotted

2. Seen or noticedB1informal

   Observed or noticed, often suddenly or unexpectedly.

   Entdeckt

   • I spotted a rare bird in the garden this morning.
   • He was spotted leaving the building late at night.
   • The police spotted the suspect near the station.

   Synonymedetectednoticedobservedperceivedsighted

   Antonymeconcealedhiddenignoredmissedoverlookedunnoticedunseen

• Deutsches Verb, das das Erkennen, Bemerken oder Entdecken von jemandem oder etwas bezeichnet, oft plötzlich oder mit Mühe.

A verb used to indicate the act of seeing, noticing, or recognizing someone or something, often suddenly or with difficulty.

1. A2formal

   To see or notice someone or something, especially suddenly or when it is not easy to do so.

   Bemerken

   • I spotted a deer in the forest.
   • She spotted her friend in the crowd.
   • He spotted the mistake immediately.

   Synonymedescrydetectdiscernespyglimpsenoticeobserveseespy

   Antonymedisregardignoremissoverlook

2. B1formal

   To recognize or identify someone or something as being particular or special.

   Erkennen

   • The teacher spotted the student's talent for music.
   • Can you spot the difference between these two pictures?
   • The detective spotted the clue that solved the case.

   Synonymedetectdiscerndistinguishidentifymake outnoticeperceivepick outrecognize

   Antonymeignoremislaymissoverlook

3. B1formal

   To make a mark or stain on a surface.

   Beschmutzen

   • The red wine spotted the white tablecloth.
   • Oil spots the driveway after the car leaks.
   • The rain spotted the window glass.

   Synonymeblemishblotmarksmudgespecklesplotchstaintaint