Also means
spotted
Usage Note
Moteado describes a surface covered in small spots or flecks (moteado de blanco, speckled with white). It is common in descriptions of animal plumage, fabric patterns, and stone textures. The related noun mota means a speck or fleck. Synonyms include salpicado (splattered) and jaspeado (marbled), each suggesting a slightly different pattern.
Examples
"El huevo es marrón con manchas moteadas."
Natural Translation
The egg is brown with speckled markings.
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