Blots Meaning in English

word · lemma: blot

US

ˈbɫɑts

BLAHTS

UK

blˈɒts

BLOTS

Definition

'Blots' are spots or stains, especially those made by ink or a liquid. It can also mean marks that spoil the appearance of something.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used for ink or liquid stains on paper and fabrics. 'Ink blots' is a common phrase. Can be a noun or verb ('to blot' means to absorb a liquid). Rarely used for large stains. Often used in artistic or descriptive writing.

• Spanish: manchas - borrones (tinta u otra sustancia)
• Portuguese (BR): manchas - borrões (tinta ou líquido)
• Portuguese (PT): manchas - borrões (tinta ou líquido)
• Chinese (Simplified): 污点 - 墨迹
• Chinese (Traditional): 污點 - 墨跡
• Hindi: धब्बे - स्याही के धब्बे
• Arabic: بقع - لطخات (حبر أو مادة)
• Bengali: দাগ - ছোপ
• Russian: пятна - кляксы
• Japanese: しみ - ぼかし - インクの染み
• Vietnamese: vết - đốm (bẩn)
• Korean: 얼룩 - 잉크 자국
• Turkish: leke - mürekkep lekesi
• Urdu: داغ - نشان (سیاہی وغیرہ کا)
• Indonesian: noda - bercak

Example Sentences

There are blots of ink on the paper.

basic

She wiped away the blots quickly.

basic

The tablecloth had wine blots after dinner.

basic

The old photos had yellow blots from water damage.

natural

His handwriting was messy, full of smudges and blots.

natural

Don’t worry about the blots; they make the painting look unique.

natural