Manchada (en. Stained)

/manˈt͡ʃa.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A garment or surface that has stains.
The shirt is stained with ink.
La camisa está manchada de tinta.
A place that has visible stains or marks.
The wall was stained by smoke.
El muro estaba manchado por el humo.

Etymology

The word 'manchada' comes from the verb 'manchar', which means to put stains or marks.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be stained
It means to be dishonored or to have a bad reputation.
estar manchado
stained with honor
It refers to someone who has lost their honor.
manchada de honor

Related Words

manchar
Verb that means to put stains on something.
manchar
stain
Noun that designates the mark or stain left by a liquid or matter.
mancha

Slang Meanings

To be in trouble due to past actions.
After the scandal, his image was stained.
Después del escándalo, su imagen quedo manchada.
Something that is not trustworthy.
I don’t like that proposal; its approach is stained.
No me gusta esa propuesta, su enfoque está manchado.