HeyRuaHow to say “spot” in Irish
- Irish:
- spota
- English:
- spot, blemish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPUT-uh” /ˈsˠpˠɔt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- spotaí (spots)
- Genitive singular:
- spota, an spota (e.g. méid an spota, the size of the spot)
- Genitive plural:
- spotaí, na spotaí (e.g. líon na spotaí, the number of spots)
What does “spota” mean?
“Spota” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spot
- A small mark or patch of colour, dirt or stain on a surface.Also: speck, stain, mark, blemish.
“Spota” with the article
The plural of spot in Irish is spotaí. Here is spota after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spota” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spota, the Irish word for spot.
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Spot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spot?
The Irish for spot is spota (pronounced “SPUT-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spotaí. Depending on context it can also mean blemish.
How do you pronounce spota in Irish?
Spota is said like “SPUT-uh” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠɔt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of spot in Irish?
The plural of spota is spotaí; with the article, na spotaí means “the spots”. The genitive plural is spotaí, as in líon na spotaí (the number of spots).
Does spota have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spota can mean spot or blemish, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'spota' and 'smál'?
'Spota' is a general spot or mark, while 'smál' usually means a stain or smudge, often figurative, as in 'smál ar a chlú' (a stain on his reputation).
How do I say 'on the spot' meaning immediately?
Use 'ar an spota', for example 'Fuair sé an post ar an spota' (he got the job on the spot).
