Spanish Conversation · Level 124
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Spanish word
peca
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpeka/
Meaning
- feminine nounfreckle
Example
Tiene una peca en la mejilla.
She has a freckle on her cheek.
More examples
La peca se hizo más evidente en verano.
The freckle became more noticeable in summer.
Core concept
Small light-to-dark pigmented spot on sun-exposed skin, often on the face.
Common phrases
tener una peca
have a freckle
una peca en la mejilla
a freckle on the cheek
Similar words
lunar: Persistent, clearly bordered pigmented mark on the skin, often slightly elevated or long-standing.
mancha: Broad patch of skin with altered color that spreads or blends into surrounding skin.
mota: Very tiny dot-like mark on the skin, noticeable only up close.
Definition in Spanish
Marca pigmentaria pequeña en la piel, de coloración clara a oscura, frecuente en la cara y en lugares expuestos al sol, generalmente benigna.
Word origin
From Old Spanish peca and related Romance words for a small spot or stain, ultimately reflecting Latin-root ideas of mottling or speckling.
Usage tips
- Spanish speakers typically say tener pecas or call someone pecoso in everyday speech, and peca is distinct from lunar (mole) or mancha which refer to other kinds of skin marks.
Related words
- pecosofreckledadjective