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    Tacha (en. Blemish)

    /ˈtaxa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A mark made on a paper to indicate that something is incorrect.
    In the exam, the teacher marked the wrong answers with a mark.
    En el examen, la profesora puso una tacha en las respuestas erróneas.
    Quality of being despicable or bad.
    His attitude has a flaw that I cannot ignore.
    Su actitud tiene una tacha que no puedo ignorar.
    Annotation made in documents to eliminate or annul.
    The contract had several marks that needed to be corrected.
    El contrato tenía varias tachas que debían corregirse.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'tachar', which comes from the Latin 'tactare', meaning to touch or mark.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mark of error
    Indicates a failure or an aspect to correct.
    tacha de error
    personal flaw
    Reference to a criticism or flaw in someone's personality.
    tacha personal
    to put a mark
    To mark something as incorrect or inadmissible.
    poner una tacha

    Related Words

    to mark
    To eliminate with a mark.
    tachar
    to disqualify
    To remove validity or recognition.
    descalificar
    annulment
    The act of invalidating or annulling something.
    anulación

    Slang Meanings

    Error or flaw that is pointed out in daily life.
    That decision has a mark that could cost us dearly.
    Esa decisión tiene una tacha que podría costarnos caro.
    Criticism or bad opinion about someone.
    At the office, they labeled him as uncooperative.
    En la oficina, le pusieron la tacha de ser poco colaborador.