How to Say “Spotted” in Spanish

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moteado
/moteˈado/
The English adjective "spotted" is translated into Spanish as moteado.
The term moteado is used to describe something that is characterized by having spots. Depending on the context of your sentence, you might use other expressions to express the act of spotting something: the formal term Observado translates to "observed" and suggests a deliberate act of spotting, while the colloquial expression Echar el ojo a means "to keep an eye on" or "to spot" something or someone interesting.
Meaning: characterized by spots (adj)

How does it change in a sentence?

As an adjective, moteado must agree in both gender and number with the noun it describes. Use moteada for feminine singular nouns, moteados for masculine plural nouns and moteadas for feminine plural nouns.

How do you pronounce it?

/moteˈado/

Did you know?

  • While moteado describes a physical pattern, the word mote is the Spanish term for a nickname, which is often based on a person's distinctive physical trait.
  • If you are describing a leopard or a cheetah, you would more likely use the word manchado rather than moteado, as manchado refers to larger, more irregular patches.
  • Many bird species in Spanish reference books include moteado as a permanent part of their common name to specify their plumage pattern.

Examples in context

  • El detective divisó al sospechoso en la escena del crimen.
    The detective spotted the suspect at the crime scene.
  • El científico observó una especie rara de ave en el bosque.
    The scientist spotted a rare bird species in the forest.
  • Ayer vi un coche deportivo increíble en la calle.
    Yesterday I spotted an amazing sports car on the street.
  • un leopardo moteado
    A spotted leopard
  • El jaguar tiene un pelaje moteado.
    The jaguar has a spotted coat.
  • Ese delfín es moteado y hermoso.
    That dolphin is spotted and beautiful.

Example conversation

María and Alejandro are looking at a painting of an animal.

  1. María

    Mira este leopardo moteado.
    Look at this spotted leopard.
  2. Alejandro

    Es muy realista, María.
    It is very realistic, María.
  3. María

    ¿Te gusta el color moteado del dibujo?
    Do you like the spotted color of the drawing?
  4. Alejandro

    Sí, me parece impresionante.
    Yes, I think it is impressive.

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