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to blot
01
manchar, emborronar
to make a mark or spot on a surface by spreading a liquid substance
Transitive: to blot a surface or fabric
Example
The rain caused the newspaper ink to run and blot the printed text.
La lluvia hizo que la tinta del periódico se corriera y manchara el texto impreso.
Be careful with the watercolor brush; too much water can blot the delicate paper.
Ten cuidado con el pincel de acuarela; demasiada agua puede manchar el papel delicado.
02
secar, absorber
to remove moisture or liquid from a wet surface using an absorbent material
Transitive: to blot moisture or liquid
Example
She blotted the spilled water from the table with a kitchen towel.
Ella secó el agua derramada de la mesa con un paño de cocina.
After washing the car, he used a soft cloth to blot the excess water from the surface.
Después de lavar el coche, usó un paño suave para absorber el exceso de agua de la superficie.
Blot
01
mancha, mugre
a blemish made by dirt
02
mancha, descrédito
an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
