freckles
word · lemma: freckle
/ˈfɹɛkəɫz/
/fɹˈɛkəlz/
Definition
Small, light brown spots that appear on the skin, often on the face, usually caused by sunlight and more common in people with light skin.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used as a plural 'freckles'. The word is neutral and not offensive. Common collocations: 'have freckles', 'covered in freckles', 'a few freckles'. Sometimes a mark of attractiveness (especially in Western culture). Don't confuse with 'moles' or 'spots'.
Spanish: pecasPortuguese (BR): sardasPortuguese (PT): sardasChinese (Simplified): 雀斑Chinese (Traditional): 雀斑Hindi: झाइयाँArabic: نمشBengali: ফ্রেকলস - ক্ষুদ্র বাদামি দাগRussian: веснушкиJapanese: そばかすVietnamese: tàn nhangKorean: 주근깨Turkish: çilUrdu: چھائیاںIndonesian: bintik-bintik (wajah) - freckles
Example Sentences
My sister is covered in freckles during the summer.
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Do you like your freckles?
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His freckles really stand out in the sunlight.
natural
She has freckles on her nose.
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I used to hate my freckles, but now I think they're cute.
natural
"You have freckles on your arms!" "Yeah, they show up every summer."
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