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Meanings of spot in English

Portuguese
lâmpada
Catalan
projector
Wikidata

A lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer.

lâmpada
Portuguese
posição
Catalan
posició
Spanish
puesto

A job in an organization.

posição
Synonyms
Examples for "spotlight"
Examples for "spotlight"
1
The spotlight is on the way in which society supports vulnerable people.
The Guardian
2
The new spotlight however might prove to be too much for Simpson.
News.com.au
3
She has had years and years in the spotlight performing, one said.
News.com.au
4
That being said, religion in general is in a somewhat negative spotlight.
News.com.au
5
Specifically, land reform policy, which came under the spotlight again last week.
The South African
Portuguese
mancha
Catalan
màcula
Spanish
manchón

A blemish made by dirt.

mancha
Portuguese
mancha
Catalan
mota
Spanish
mancha

A small contrasting part of something.

mancha
Usage of spot in English
1
A spot of good company news also helped the market, dealers said.
The Irish Times
2
The remaining bright spot for New Zealand exporters, China, is facing problems.
Radio NZ
3
A good spot for coffee lovers that want to try something new.
The South African
4
When a good spot really matters, make sure you know your spotter.
Rock and Ice Magazine
5
This is the second consecutive year that it has taken top spot.
The South African
6
United need a single point to ensure top spot in Group F.
The Irish Times
7
But it also prompts a more practical question: Who takes his spot?
Wired
8
So far this year, it has held on to that top spot.
Reuters
9
Power finished 20th to retain the second spot in the final standings.
Reuters
10
Perhaps one cowherd a year ever finds his way to that spot.
Shadow prowler
11
South Africa takes the top spot, but for all the wrong reasons.
The South African
12
A bright spot presented itself in the form of another man's problem.
NY Magazine
13
The weakest spot in the Assyrian Empire proved weakest in the Persian.
The Ancient East
14
China, has been a major bright spot amid a global industry downturn.
Reuters
15
Future contracts are valued at a significant premium to the spot market.
Reuters
16
Melissa said: We were stuck in that particular spot for two hours.
BBC