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stains

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noun/verbpl: stains
manchas
1. (noun) Marks or discoloration on a surface caused by a foreign substance
The red wine stains on the carpet are difficult to remove.
As manchas de vinho tinto no tapete são difíceis de remover.
2. (noun) A mark of disgrace or shame
The scandal left a stain on his reputation.
O escândalo deixou uma mancha em sua reputação.
3. (verb) To make dirty or discolored by marking with something
Be careful not to stain your new dress.
Tenha cuidado para não manchar seu vestido novo.
4. (verb) To damage someone's reputation or honor
The accusation stains his character.
A acusação mancha seu caráter.
Synonyms
spotsmarksblemishesblotssmudgesdiscolorations
Antonyms
cleannesspurityclarity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manchas
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
manchas
Standard usage
São Paulo
manchas
Standard usage, sometimes 'nódoas' in formal contexts
Portugal
nódoas
More formal or literary; 'manchas' also used colloquially

Related Idioms & Phrases

stain one's reputation - manchar a reputação de alguém
blood stain - mancha de sangue
without a stain on one's character - sem mancha no caráter
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