mancillar - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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mancillar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Phonetic Transcription

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

Mancillar generally means to make something dirty or impure, both in a physical sense (e.g., staining a fabric) and a metaphorical sense (e.g., tarnishing someone's reputation). It is a somewhat formal word that might be more frequently encountered in written contexts, such as literature or formal speech, rather than in everyday conversation. However, it may still appear in some conversations, particularly in discussions related to morality or reputation.

Example Sentences

  1. "El escándalo mancilló su reputación en la comunidad."
  2. "The scandal tarnished his reputation in the community."

  3. "No deje que el mal comportamiento de otros mancille su honor."

  4. "Don't let the bad behavior of others sully your honor."

  5. "La pintura se dañó y se mancilló por el agua."

  6. "The painting was damaged and stained by the water."

Idiomatic Expressions

While mancillar itself is not commonly used in many idiomatic expressions, some phrases convey a similar sentiment about tarnishing or staining moral or reputational aspects. Here are a few examples:

  1. "Mancillar el nombre"
  2. "To tarnish the name"
  3. Example: "Los rumores pueden mancillar el nombre de una persona inocente."

    • "Rumors can tarnish the name of an innocent person."
  4. "Mancillar la imagen"

  5. "To sully the image"
  6. Example: "Su acción irresponsable mancilló la imagen de la empresa."

    • "His irresponsible action sully the image of the company."
  7. "No mancilles tu legado"

  8. "Don't tarnish your legacy"
  9. Example: "Recuerda, no mancilles tu legado con decisiones equivocadas."
    • "Remember, don't tarnish your legacy with wrong decisions."

Etymology

The word mancillar comes from the Latin māncīllāre, which derives from māncīllus, meaning "to make dirty" or "to stain." This link connects its current meaning to notions of impurity and blemishing, which have remained consistent throughout its evolution in the language.

Synonyms and Antonyms



23-07-2024