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    Manchar (en. Stain)

    /manˈtʃaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Alter the purity or cleanliness of something, especially with a substance.
    The wine will stain the shirt if you're not careful.
    El vino manchará la camisa si no tienes cuidado.
    Harm the reputation or good image of someone.
    The scandal stained the politician's image.
    El escándalo manchó la imagen del político.
    Leave a mark on the surface of a material.
    The child stained the wall with paint.
    El niño manchó la pared con pintura.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'maculāre', which means to stain or dirty.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stain the image
    Harm someone's reputation.
    manchar la imagen
    get one's hands dirty
    Involve oneself in something dishonest or dirty.
    mancharse las manos

    Related Words

    stain
    Mark or sign left on a surface.
    mancha
    stained
    That has stains or is dirty.
    manchado

    Slang Meanings

    Ruin something.
    Don't ruin it, it's a good project.
    No lo manches, es un buen proyecto.
    Make a serious mistake.
    If you stain this, you'll be in trouble.
    Si manchas esto, estarás en problemas.