Translations for „spot“ in the English » Portuguese Dictionary

I . spot [spɑːt, Brit spɒt] N

1. spot (mark):

spot

marca f

2. spot (pattern):

spot

bolinha f

3. spot (on skin):

spot

mancha f

spot

espinha f

4. spot Brit (little bit):

spot

pouquinho m

a spot of rain

um pouquinho de chuva

5. spot (place):

spot

lugar m

on the spot (at once)

no ato m

6. spot (part of TV, radio show):

spot

espaço m

7. spot fig:

to put sb on the spot

pôr alguém num aperto

II . spot <-tt-> [spɑːt, Brit spɒt] VB trans (see)

spot

avistar

centre spot N FBALL

centre spot

centro m do campo

spot check N

spot check

verificação f aleatória

Usage examples with spot

weak spot fig

ponto fraco

a spot of rain

um pouquinho de chuva

on the spot (at once)

no ato m

to put sb on the spot

pôr alguém num aperto

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The cathedral remains a popular spot for protesters, due to the government's previous disinclination to arrest protesters inside church property.

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The Congolese used to the term "nzita" to express their belief that hair grew in a circular pattern in this spot.

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There is a detour around the trouble spot, using local roads.

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It takes a careful eye to spot the difference.

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Whilst the spot remained small, it wouldn't heal - bleeding in the shower, then scabbing over, in a "never ending" cycle.

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They thought democracy could take the form of mob rule that could be shaped on the spot by a demagogue.

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The sea, when conditions are right, is a popular spot for surfing and bodyboarding.

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Therefore, the diameter of the light spot is defined by the aluminium reflector, and can not be adjusted without changing the lamp.

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As she approached a grotto near a river, she saw a light coming from a spot near a rosebush.

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And if unable to pull their card or cash on the spot, they are violently kicked out of the hospital, coldly and callously!

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