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stain in Spanish

stain in Spanish is mancha, mácula, chorretón — stain means a discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.

stain in Spanish

mancha
noun
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
mácula
noun
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
chorretón
noun
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
chorreón
noun
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
churretón
noun
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
lamparón
noun
A discolored spot or area caused by spillage or other contact with certain fluids or substances.
mancilla
noun
A blemish on one's character or reputation.
tacha
noun
A blemish on one's character or reputation.
colorante
noun
A substance used to soak into a surface and colour it.
contraste
noun
A reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible.
manchar
verb
percudir
verb
mancillar
verb
To taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
entintar
verb
To coat a surface with a stain
colorear
verb
(transitive, cytology, histology) To treat (a microscopic specimen) with a dye, especially one that dyes specific features

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."

stain in a sentence

  • She couldn't get the coffee stain out of the carpet.
  • The scandal left a stain on his career.
  • Red wine will stain a white tablecloth in seconds.
  • He stained the bookshelf a deep walnut colour.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stain" in Spanish?

"stain" in Spanish is mancha, mácula, chorretón. 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 Spanish, "stain" is mancha, mácula, chorretón.

Are there other ways to say "stain" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 15 translations listed for "stain": mancha, mácula, chorretón, chorreón, churretón, lamparón.

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