Peca (en. Freckle)

/ˈpe.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small spot on the skin, commonly light brown to dark.
She has many freckles on her face.
Ella tiene muchas pecas en la cara.
In the game, a dot or small mark used for counting.
He won the game and scored several freckles.
Ganó la partida y anotó varias pecas.
In some countries, it can refer to a defect or flaw.
That car has a freckle in the paint.
Ese coche tiene una peca en la pintura.

Etymology

From Latin 'pica', which means spot.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have freckles
To have small spots on the skin.
tener pecas
sun freckles
Spots on the skin caused by sun exposure.
pecas de sol
to count freckles
Expression that means to observe something attentively.
contar las pecas

Related Words

freckled
Refers to someone who has many freckles.
pecoso
freckly
Woman or girl who has freckles.
pecosa
to sin
To make a mistake or error.
pecar

Slang Meanings

Mistakes made frequently.
He always makes the same freckles in his work.
Siempre comete las mismas pecas en su trabajo.
A way to affectionately refer to someone with freckles.
That freckly girl is very nice.
Esa niña pecosa es muy simpática.