blemish
blemish(
bleh
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mihsh
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (mark)
a. la mancha (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Noelia noticed that the apple had a blemish, so she exchanged it for a better one.Noelia notó que la manzana tenía una mancha, así que la cambió por una mejor.
Other than a small blemish on the left-side door, this convertible is as good as new.Aparte de una pequeña mancha en la puerta del lado izquierdo, este convertible está como nuevo.
b. la imperfección (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The antique dealer agreed to discount the wardrobe because of the blemish on the side.El anticuario accedió a rebajar el ropero debido a la imperfección en el costado.
2. (figurative) (detriment)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. la mancha (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The scandal was a blemish on the reputation of the once-loved politician.El escándalo fue una mancha en la reputación del político que antes era querido.
b. la tacha (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Paulina is one of our top surgeons; her surgical history is without blemish.Paulina es una de nuestros mejores cirujanos; su historia quirúrgica está sin tacha.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
3. (figurative) (to damage the reputation of)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. manchar
Hugo is determined to let nothing blemish his stellar academic standing.Hugo está determinado a que nada le manche su estatus académico excelente.
4. (to damage)
a. manchar
If we don't use coasters, we might blemish the finish of the new dining room table.Si no usamos portavasos, podríamos manchar la superficie de la nueva mesa del comedor.
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