B2 noun Neutral

blotch

/blɒtʃ/

A large, irregular mark or spot on a surface, such as skin, paper, or fabric, often differing in color from the surrounding area. It typically suggests an accidental stain, a medical condition, or a natural pattern in biology.

Ejemplos

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I spilled some coffee on my notes, leaving a large brown blotch right in the middle of the page.

I spilled some coffee on my notes, leaving a large brown mark right in the middle of the page.

2

The patient presented with a distinctive purple blotch on the left forearm, suggesting a subcutaneous hemorrhage.

The patient showed a distinctive purple mark on the left forearm, suggesting bleeding under the skin.

3

Check out this weird blotch on my leg; I think I might be allergic to those plants we walked through.

Look at this strange spot on my leg; I think I might be allergic to those plants we walked through.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blotch
Verb
blotch
Adverbio
blotchily
Adjetivo
blotchy
Relacionado
blotchiness
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'blot' of ink that 'stretched' out into an irregular 'blotch'.

Quiz rápido

The old map was difficult to read because a large water _______ had faded the ink in the corner.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blotch

Ejemplos

1

I spilled some coffee on my notes, leaving a large brown blotch right in the middle of the page.

everyday

I spilled some coffee on my notes, leaving a large brown mark right in the middle of the page.

2

The patient presented with a distinctive purple blotch on the left forearm, suggesting a subcutaneous hemorrhage.

formal

The patient showed a distinctive purple mark on the left forearm, suggesting bleeding under the skin.

3

Check out this weird blotch on my leg; I think I might be allergic to those plants we walked through.

informal

Look at this strange spot on my leg; I think I might be allergic to those plants we walked through.

4

In this species of lizard, the dorsal blotch serves as a form of camouflage against the rocky terrain.

academic

In this species of lizard, the back marking serves as a form of camouflage against the rocky terrain.

5

We cannot distribute these brochures because there is a noticeable ink blotch on the company logo.

business

We cannot distribute these brochures because there is a noticeable ink stain on the company logo.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
blotch
Verb
blotch
Adverbio
blotchily
Adjetivo
blotchy
Relacionado
blotchiness

Colocaciones comunes

red blotches areas of red discoloration on the skin
ink blotch an irregular stain made by ink
blotches of color irregular patches of different colors
covered in blotches having many irregular marks over a surface
irregular blotch a mark that does not have a symmetrical shape

Frases Comunes

blotches of light

irregular patches of light filtering through a surface

a blotch on the skin

a common way to describe a localized skin irritation

blotches of damp

stains on walls caused by moisture

Se confunde a menudo con

blotch vs blot

A 'blot' is usually smaller and more circular (like an ink blot), while a 'blotch' is larger and more irregular in shape.

blotch vs botch

A 'blotch' is a physical mark, whereas 'botch' is a verb meaning to do a task badly or clumsily.

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Notas de uso

Use 'blotch' when describing something that looks messy, diseased, or accidental. It is more common in medical contexts or when describing natural patterns in animals than for intentional art.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'blotch' to describe a small, neat dot; however, the word implies a larger, uneven, and often unsightly area.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'blot' of ink that 'stretched' out into an irregular 'blotch'.

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Origen de la palabra

Originating in the early 17th century, it is likely a combination of the words 'blot' and 'botch'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural form: blotches Commonly used with the preposition 'of' (e.g., blotches of red)

Quiz rápido

The old map was difficult to read because a large water _______ had faded the ink in the corner.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: blotch

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C1

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C1

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adsontion

C1

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C1

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