Sprinkled Meaning in English
word · lemma: sprinkle
ˈspɹɪŋkəɫd
SPRING-kuhld
spɹˈɪŋkəld
spring-KUHLD
Definition
Covered or scattered small drops or pieces of something over an area. Often used for liquids, powder, or small bits of food.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for food ('sprinkled with sugar'), liquids ('sprinkled water'), or decoration. Usually suggests a light, scattered distribution. Not for pouring or large amounts.
Spanish: espolvoreado - rociadoPortuguese (BR): salpicado - polvilhadoPortuguese (PT): salpicado - polvilhadoChinese (Simplified): 撒上 - 洒落Chinese (Traditional): 撒上 - 灑落Hindi: छिड़का गया - बिखेरा गयाArabic: مُرَشَّ - مُنْثَرBengali: ছিটানোRussian: посыпал - сбрызнулJapanese: ふりかけたVietnamese: rắcKorean: 뿌렸다Turkish: serpti - serpiştirdiUrdu: چھڑکاIndonesian: menaburkan
Example Sentences
She sprinkled sugar on her pancakes.
basic
It sprinkled a little before the sun came out.
basic
He sprinkled some cheese on top of the pasta.
basic
Cookies taste better when they're sprinkled with sea salt.
natural
"Just a bit of pepper, freshly sprinkled, makes all the difference," she said.
natural
Her dress was sprinkled with tiny silver dots that sparkled in the light.
natural