stain

US /steɪn/
UK /steɪn/
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1.

mancha

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove

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There's a coffee stain on my shirt.
Hay una mancha de café en mi camisa.
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She tried to remove the ink stain from the carpet.
Ella intentó quitar la mancha de tinta de la alfombra.
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2.

tinte, barniz

a dye or chemical used to color wood, fabric, or other materials

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We used a dark wood stain to finish the table.
Usamos un tinte de madera oscuro para terminar la mesa.
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The artist applied a light stain to the canvas.
El artista aplicó un tinte claro al lienzo.
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1.

manchar

to mark (something) with a stain that is difficult to remove

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Be careful not to stain the new tablecloth.
Ten cuidado de no manchar el nuevo mantel.
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The spilled wine will stain the carpet if not cleaned quickly.
El vino derramado manchará la alfombra si no se limpia rápidamente.
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marksoildirtydiscolorblemish
2.

teñir, barnizar

to color (wood, fabric, or other materials) with a stain

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He decided to stain the deck a darker color.
Decidió teñir la cubierta de un color más oscuro.
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The furniture was carefully stained to match the existing decor.
Los muebles fueron cuidadosamente teñidos para que coincidieran con la decoración existente.
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manchar, empañar

to damage the good reputation of (someone or something)

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The scandal will stain his political career.
El escándalo manchará su carrera política.
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His reputation was stained by the accusations.
Su reputación fue manchada por las acusaciones.
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