sprinkling

[/ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/]

noun/verb (gerund)pl: sprinklings

polvilho; aspersão; pequena quantidade

1. The action of scattering or distributing liquid or fine particles in small drops or particles over a surface

The sprinkling of water on the plants helps them grow.

O polvilho de água nas plantas ajuda-as a crescer.

2. A small amount of something scattered or distributed

There was a sprinkling of snow on the ground.

Havia um polvilho de neve no chão.

3. A small number or amount of people or things dispersed among others

There was a sprinkling of foreign tourists in the crowd.

Havia uma pequena quantidade de turistas estrangeiros na multidão.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

polvilho; aspersão

Most commonly used in culinary and gardening contexts

Portugal

polvilho; aspersão; salpico

Salpico is used for small splashes or sprinkles

General Portuguese

piscadela de água

Literal translation for light water spray

a sprinkling of something - uma pequena quantidade de algo

sprinkling with sugar - polvilhado com açúcar

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