🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

manchas

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈmɐ̃ʃ.kɐs

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Blotching/ˈblɒtʃ.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"As manchas na pele podem ser um sinal de alergia."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act or process of forming blotches or irregular patches.

    "The artist's technique involved blotching paint to create a textured effect."
  2. 2

    A skin condition characterized by irregular patches or spots.

    "The patient was diagnosed with a blotching condition that required treatment."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'blotching' originates from the Middle English word 'blotche', which is derived from the Old English 'blōtian', meaning to stain or blot. The evolution of the term reflects a shift from a general sense of staining to a more specific reference to irregular patches or spots, particularly in contexts like skin conditions or artistic techniques.

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