salpicar

Senses

1. 1.

   to splash, to splatter

   to scatter small drops or particles of liquid onto a surface

2. 2.

   to sprinkle, to dot

   to scatter or distribute things in small amounts over an area

3. 3.

   to intersperse, to pepper

   to insert or mix something at intervals throughout (figurative use)

Examples

• "A chuva salpicou água na janela do carro."

  The rain splashed water on the car window.

• "Ele salpicou queijo ralado sobre a massa."

  He sprinkled grated cheese over the pasta.

• "O discurso foi salpicado de piadas engraçadas."

  The speech was peppered with funny jokes.

Usage

Common in both literal (liquids, food) and figurative contexts. Often used with prepositions 'de' (with what) and 'em/sobre' (onto what). Regular -ar verb conjugation.