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    Mella (en. Nick)

    /ˈmela/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Notch or slight damage to an object.
    The table has a dent in the corner.
    La mesa tiene una mella en la esquina.
    A mark made by striking an object.
    The dent in the door was caused by the fall of a heavy book.
    La mella en la puerta fue causada por la caída de un libro pesado.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'mella', meaning 'notch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a dent
    To cause a lasting or deep impression.
    hacer mella
    dent in the image
    Harm to someone's reputation or image.
    mella en la imagen
    to leave a dent
    To mark or noticeably affect someone or something.
    dejar mella

    Related Words

    dented
    That has dents or damage.
    mellado
    denting
    The process or effect of making a dent.
    melladura
    to dent
    To make a dent.
    mellarse

    Slang Meanings

    A small irregularity or defect in something.
    That car has a dent that lowers its value.
    Ese coche tiene una mella que le baja el valor.
    A slight emotional or psychological impact.
    That criticism left a dent on me, but it won't stop me.
    Esa crítica me dejó una mella, pero no me detendrá.