blemish

[/ˈblemɪʃ/]

noun/verbpl: blemishes

mancha, defeito, nódoa

1. A small mark or flaw on the skin or a surface

She tried to cover the blemish on her face with makeup.

Ela tentou cobrir a mancha no rosto com maquiagem.

2. A small imperfection or flaw in character or reputation

The scandal left a blemish on his political career.

O escândalo deixou uma mancha na sua carreira política.

3. To damage or spoil something

Nothing could blemish their perfect record.

Nada poderia prejudicar seu histórico perfeito.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

mancha, espinha

Common in Brazil for skin blemishes or acne spots

Portugal

nódoa, mancha, defeito

More formal usage; 'nódoa' emphasizes staining aspect

General

imperfeição

Used for metaphorical flaws in character or reputation

without a blemish - impeccable, flawless

a blemish on one's escutcheon - a stain on one's reputation or honor

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