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smattering

/ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈsmæɾɹ̩ɪŋ/

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noun

Conocimiento superficial, nociones

A superficial or shallow knowledge of a subject.

Examples :

"She knows a smattering of Greek, but not enough to carry on a conversation."

Ella tiene nociones de griego, pero no lo suficiente como para mantener una conversación.

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noun

Una pequeña cantidad, un poco

A small number or amount of something.

Examples :

"There’s only a smattering of people who oppose the first amendment."

Solo hay una pequeña cantidad de personas que se oponen a la primera enmienda.

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verb

Charlar superficialmente, parlotear

To talk superficially; to babble, chatter.

Examples :

"Even though she had only read a few articles on the topic, she attempted to smattering about climate change at the dinner party, repeating phrases she didn't fully understand. "

Aunque solo había leído algunos artículos sobre el tema, intentó charlar superficialmente sobre el cambio climático en la cena, repitiendo frases que no entendía completamente.

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verb

Balbucear, chapurrear

To speak (a language) with spotty or superficial knowledge.

Examples :

"Even after a year of lessons, he only smattered French, able to order food but not hold a real conversation. "

Incluso después de un año de clases, solo chapurreaba francés, capaz de pedir comida pero no de mantener una conversación real.

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verb

Estudiar superficialmente, coquetear con

To study or approach superficially; to dabble in.

Examples :

"She smattered French in high school but never became fluent. "

Ella coqueteó con el francés en la escuela secundaria, pero nunca llegó a dominarlo.

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verb

Tener un ligero conocimiento de, saber un poco de

To have a slight taste, or a slight, superficial knowledge, of anything; to smack.

Examples :

"He smattered French phrases into his English conversation, showing off his limited knowledge from a semester abroad. "

Él salpicó frases francesas en su conversación en inglés, mostrando su limitado conocimiento de un semestre en el extranjero.

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