moles
word · lemma: mole
Definition
'Moles' can mean small dark spots on the skin or small, burrowing animals that live underground. The meaning depends on the context.
Usage & Nuances
"Moles" is plural; use "a mole" for one. For skin, common in health and beauty talk: "moles on my arm." For the animal, often with 'the': "the moles in the garden." Not to be confused with 'spy mole' (informant). Context tells meaning.
Spanish: lunares - topos (animal)Portuguese (BR): sinais (de pele) - toupeiras (animal)Portuguese (PT): sinais (na pele) - toupeiras (animal)Chinese (Simplified): 痣（皮肤）- 鼹鼠（动物）Chinese (Traditional): 痣（皮膚）- 鼴鼠（動物）Hindi: तिल - छछूंदरArabic: شامات (جلد) - الخلد (حيوان)Bengali: তিল - ছুঁচোRussian: родинки - кроты (животные)Japanese: ほくろ - モグラ（動物）Vietnamese: nốt ruồi - chuột chũiKorean: 점 - 두더지Turkish: ben - köstebekUrdu: تل - چھچھوندرIndonesian: tahi lalat - tikus mondok
Example Sentences
She has three moles on her cheek.
basic
Do you think those little brown moles on my back look normal?
natural
The garden is full of moles.
basic
Doctors check moles to make sure they are safe.
basic
I've been trying to get rid of the moles digging up my yard.
natural
Some people believe moles on your palm have special meanings.
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