specific spots

[spɪˈsɪfɪk spɑts]
noun phrasepl: specific spots
pontos específicos / lugares específicos
1. particular, clearly defined locations or areas
The doctor examined the specific spots where the patient reported pain.
O médico examinou os pontos específicos onde o paciente relatou dor.
2. designated areas or positions with particular importance or purpose
We need to focus on specific spots in the presentation that require improvement.
Precisamos focar nos pontos específicos da apresentação que precisam de melhorias.
3. particular marks, stains, or blemishes on a surface
There are specific spots of rust on the metal frame.
Há pontos específicos de ferrugem na moldura de metal.
This phrase is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese in medical, technical, and instructional contexts. In Brazil, it appears frequently in educational materials and professional settings where precision and clarity are important.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
particular areasdesignated locationsspecific areascertain pointsdistinct places
Antonyms / Antônimos
general areasunspecified locationsvague spotseverywherenowhere in particular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos específicos / lugares específicos
Standard usage, commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pontos específicos / locais específicos
Same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
pontos específicos / áreas específicas
Slight preference for 'áreas' in business and technical contexts
Portugal
locais específicos / pontos específicos
Slight preference for 'locais' over 'pontos' in formal contexts

Related Words

locationareapositionpointsiteplace

Related Idioms & Phrases

hitting the right spots
pinpointing specific spots
targeting specific spots
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