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commercial
A short advertisement on television, in the cinema, or on the internet, or a short advertising segment on the radio.
In der Halbzeitpause wurden mehrere Spots für neue Autos gezeigt.
During the halftime break, several commercials for new cars were shown.
spotlight
A spotlight or lamp that produces a focused, directed beam of light in order to illuminate something specific.
Der Spot war genau auf die Sängerin auf der Bühne gerichtet.
The spotlight was aimed directly at the singer on stage.
spot
A place that is especially well known or suitable for a particular activity or scene.
Dieser Strand ist ein bekannter Spot für Surfer aus der ganzen Welt.
This beach is a well-known spot for surfers from all over the world.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Spot' (spot/commercial/spotlight) from the context. In connection with media (television, radio), it means an advertisement. If it is about light or a stage, it means a spotlight. If people are talking about places for activities like surfing or skating, it means a special place.
Vor dem Hauptfilm liefen drei Spots.
Before the main film, three commercials ran.
'Der Spot' (spot/commercial/spotlight) is a loanword from English. In German, it has taken on several meanings of the English word 'spot', for example for an advertising spot, a point of light, or a specific place.
Dieser Strand ist ein beliebter Spot für Kitesurfer.
This beach is a popular spot for kitesurfers.
When 'Spot' means a commercial, it is often used with verbs like 'ausstrahlen' (to broadcast), 'senden' (to air/send), 'zeigen' (to show), or 'schalten' (to place/run).
Der Radiosender strahlt den Spot mehrmals pro Stunde aus.
The radio station broadcasts the commercial several times an hour.
In the meaning of 'Ort' (place), 'Spot' is often used in youth language or scene-specific slang. Typical combinations are 'Surf-Spot' (surf spot), 'Skate-Spot' (skate spot), or 'Geheim-Spot' (secret spot).
Hinter dem alten Bahnhof gibt es einen guten Skate-Spot.
Behind the old train station, there is a good skate spot.
place / position
Both Stelle and Spot can refer to a specific location. Stelle is neutral and simply names the spatial position, while Spot is used especially in a particular setting for a place considered suitable or well known. Use Stelle in general and Spot when the activity or scene is important.
Dieser Spot am See ist bei Anglern besonders beliebt.
This spot by the lake is especially popular with anglers.
An dieser Stelle am See können wir unsere Fahrräder abstellen.
We can leave our bicycles at this place by the lake.
