Lunares (en. Moles)

/luˈnaɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Spots of color or pigment that can appear on a person's skin.

She has several moles on her face.

Ella tiene varios lunares en la cara.

Dots or designs on a fabric that represent a pattern.

The blouse has red polka dots on a white background.

La blusa tiene lunares rojos sobre un fondo blanco.

From Latin 'lunaris', meaning 'belonging to the moon'.

moles on the skin

Reference to moles on the body that can be benign or malignant.

lunares sobre la piel

polka dot design

Decorative style characterized by round figures.

diseño de lunares

freckles

Spots similar to moles, but generally smaller and of different origin.

pecas

spots

Any color alteration on the skin that does not necessarily resemble a mole.

manchas

A mole that is attractive on a person

That mole on her cheek gives her a special touch.

Ese lunar en su mejilla le da un toque especial.

A mole that is considered a symbol of beauty

I have always said that moles are pretty.

Siempre he dicho que los lunares son bonitos.