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stain in Latin

stain in Latin is macula, maculare, maculo — stain means a discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.

stain in Latin

macula
noun
maculare
verb
maculo
verb
polluo
verb

What does "stain" mean?

  1. noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
    "She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet."
  2. noun A lasting mark on someone's reputation.
    "The scandal left a stain on his career."
  3. verb To discolour something, often permanently, or to apply colouring liquid to a surface.
    "Red wine will stain a white tablecloth in seconds."
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stain in a sentence

  • She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet.
  • The red wine left a dark stain on the tablecloth.
  • The scandal left a stain on his career.
  • Cheating in the exam left a stain on her otherwise perfect school record.

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What is "stain" in Latin?
"stain" in Latin is macula, maculare, maculo. stain means: A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
How do you use "stain" in a sentence?
Example: "She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet." In Latin, "stain" is macula, maculare, maculo.
Are there other ways to say "stain" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "stain": macula, maculare, maculo, polluo.
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