fleck

• Substantivo que designa um pedaço muito pequeno, uma manchinha ou marca, frequentemente de cor ou substância diferente da superfície ao redor.

A noun referring to a very small piece, spot, or mark, often of a different color or substance from the surrounding surface.

1. Small mark or spotB2formal

   A very small patch of color or light, often on a surface.

   Pequena mancha

   • There was a fleck of paint on his shirt.
   • Her eyes had flecks of gold in them.
   • The table had a few flecks of dust on it.

   Sinônimosblotchdotmarkmottlepatchspeckspotstipple

2. Small particle or pieceB2formal

   A tiny piece or fragment of something.

   Partícula

   • A fleck of ash landed on the carpet.
   • He brushed a fleck of dirt from his sleeve.
   • Flecks of snow began to fall from the sky.

   Sinônimosbitdotflakefragmentgrainmoteparticlescrapspeckspot

• Verbo que significa marcar ou cobrir algo com pequenas manchas ou áreas de cor ou substância.

A verb meaning to mark or cover something with small spots or patches of color or substance.

1. Mark with small spotsC1formal

   To mark or cover something with small spots or patches of color or substance.

   Marcar com manchas pequenas

   • The morning sun flecked the water with gold.
   • Her cheeks were flecked with freckles.
   • The artist flecked the canvas with tiny dots of blue paint.

   Sinônimosbespeckledappledotfrecklemottlespecklespotstipple

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