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to spatter
01
salpicar, esparcir
to splash small particles of a liquid in a random manner
Transitive: to spatter a liquid somewhere
Example
The artist used a brush to spatter paint onto the canvas, creating a dynamic and textured effect.
El artista usó un pincel para salpicar pintura sobre el lienzo, creando un efecto dinámico y texturizado.
The motorcyclist sped through the muddy road, spattering dirt onto nearby vehicles.
El motociclista aceleró por el camino embarrado, salpicando tierra sobre los vehículos cercanos.
02
salpicar, rociar
to cover a surface with drops or spots of a substance
Transitive: to spatter a surface with a liquid
Example
The kitchen wall was spattered with grease from years of cooking without a hood.
The laboratory countertop was spattered with chemicals from the experiment gone awry.
El mostrador del laboratorio estaba salpicado de productos químicos por el experimento fallido.
03
salpicar, esparcir
to spurt or burst forth in scattered drops
Intransitive: to spatter somewhere
Example
As the waves crashed against the rocks, seawater spattered onto the shore.
A medida que las olas chocaban contra las rocas, el agua del mar salpicaba en la orilla.
The rain spattered against the windows, creating a soothing rhythm.
La lluvia salpicó contra las ventanas, creando un ritmo relajante.
Spatter
01
salpicadura, chorro
the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface
02
salpicadura, chapoteo
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
