Salpicado (en. Splashed)
/sal.pi.'ka.ðo/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
That has stains or drops of a liquid.
The new shirt got splashed with paint.
La camisa nueva quedó salpicada de pintura.
That is formed by dispersed or varied elements.
The mural was splashed with vibrant colors.
El mural era salpicado de colores vibrantes.
Refers to an artistic technique that uses splashes.
The artist used a splashed style to bring more life to the work.
El artista usó un estilo salpicado para dar más vida a la obra.
Etymology
From the verb 'salpicar', which means to scatter or disperse drops of a liquid.
Common Phrases and Expressions
splashed with emotions
Filled with varied feelings.
salpicado de emociones
a splashed painting
A work that contains stains or applications of color.
un cuadro salpicado
Related Words
splash
Drop or stain that results from splashing.
salpicadura
to splash
To scatter or disperse a liquid in drops.
salpicar
Slang Meanings
To be in a complicated situation.
The business is splashed, it needs a clear direction.
El negocio está salpicado, necesita un rumbo claro.
To act impulsively.
Don't splash yourself, think before you act.
No te salpiques, piensa antes de actuar.