stain in Portuguese
stain in Portuguese is mancha, mácula, nódoa — stain means a discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
stain in Portuguese
mancha
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
mácula
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
nódoa
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
colorante
A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
tinta
A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
colorar
(transitive, cytology, histology) To treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features
colorir
(transitive, cytology, histology) To treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features
corar
(transitive, cytology, histology) To treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features
What does "stain" mean?
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noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
"She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet."
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noun A lasting mark on someone's reputation.
"The scandal left a stain on his career."
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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 Portuguese?
"stain" in Portuguese is mancha, mácula, nódoa. 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 Portuguese, "stain" is mancha, mácula, nódoa.
Are there other ways to say "stain" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 8 translations listed for "stain": mancha, mácula, nódoa, colorante, tinta, colorar.
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