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large patch

[/lɑːrdʒ pætʃ/]
nounpl: large patches
grande mancha
1. A substantial area of something, typically a contrasting color or texture, on a surface
There was a large patch of snow in the middle of the field.
Havia uma grande mancha de neve no meio do campo.
2. An extensive piece of material used to cover or repair a damaged area
The mechanic applied a large patch to the tire.
O mecânico aplicou uma grande mancha no pneu.
3. A significant area of land used for cultivation or a specific purpose
A large patch of vegetables grew in their garden.
Uma grande mancha de vegetais crescia em seu jardim.
Synonyms
large areabroad expansewide sectionsubstantial portion
Antonyms
small patchtiny areanarrow section

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
grande mancha
Standard usage
São Paulo
grande mancha
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
grande mancha
Standard usage
Portugal
grande mancha
Standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

not a patch on
patch things up
go through a bad patch
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