dab

to move something from one place to another, especially by hand

llevar, tomar, traer

• take something with you

Collocations take a book · take a photo

• She took the baby's hand and led her to the car.

  Ella tomó la mano del bebé y lo llevó al coche.

to touch someone's shoulder or arm briefly as a greeting or sign of respect, especially in sports or popular culture

dar un saludo con la mano / hacer una reverencia rápida

Collocations dab with someone

• The players dabbed as they walked off the field.

  Los jugadores se daban la mano mientras caminaban del campo.

a small area of color or texture in a painting, drawing, etc.

punto de color o textura en una pintura

Collocations dab of paint

• The artist used a dab of red to highlight the roses.

  El artista usó un punto de rojo para resaltar las rosas.

to apply something, such as paint or cream, in small amounts using a brush or cloth

aplicar en pequeñas cantidades

• dab something on/onto something

Collocations dab cream on the face

• She dabbed some perfume behind her ears.

  Ella se echó un poco de perfume detrás de las orejas.