Mancha (en. Stain)

/ˈmant͡ʃa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Discoloration or damage on a surface that alters it.

The wine stain on the table was difficult to remove.

La mancha de vino en la mesa fue difícil de eliminar.

Appearance that creates a negative impression.

That stain on his record may affect him in the future.

Esa mancha en su historial puede afectarle en el futuro.

An area that is distinct from the rest due to its color or texture.

I noticed a moisture stain on the wall.

Observé una mancha de humedad en la pared.

From Latin 'māncǐa', which means 'mark' or 'signal.'

to remove a stain

To remove an unwanted mark or signal.

quitar una mancha

oil stain

Stain produced by oil, which is usually difficult to remove.

mancha de aceite

to get stained

To dirty oneself or alter the purity of something.

mancharse

stained

Having stains.

manchado

sunspot

Mark or point on the surface of the sun.

mancha solar

stain maker

Object or substance that causes stains.

manchador

A complicated or problematic situation.

That meeting was a stain; we had too many disagreements.

Esa reunión fue una mancha, tuvimos demasiados desacuerdos.

A person with a bad reputation.

Don’t trust him; he has a stain on his name.

No confíes en él, tiene una mancha en su nombre.