How to Say "bad reputation" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bad reputation” is “tinta” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
nounC1informal
negative standing
Examples
La prensa le ha echado mala tinta por sus comentarios recientes.
The press has given him a bad reputation (literally: 'thrown bad ink') for his recent comments.
Aunque fue absuelto, le quedó una tinta de sospecha.
Even though he was acquitted, a stain of suspicion remained on him.
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