What is the Spanish word for "dab"?

Learn how to say "dab" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

dab

Spanish

toque

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Alternative translations of "dab"

golpecito
aplicar
untar

Examples of how to use "dab" in Spanish

English
A little dab of paint was on his nose.
Spanish
Un poco de pintura tenía en la nariz.
English
She added a dab of butter to the toast.
Spanish
Ella añadió un poco de mantequilla a la tostada.
English
He used a dab of glue on the paper.
Spanish
Él usó un poco de pegamento en el papel.
English
A small dab of paint finished the picture.
Spanish
Un pequeño toque de pintura terminó la pintura.
English
Place a dab of cream on the sore area.
Spanish
Coloca un poco de crema en la zona dolorida.

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A little dab of paint was on his nose.

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