How to Say "to blemish" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to blemish” is “manchar” — B2 level.
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verbB2
harming the purity or record of something
Examples
Ese escándalo va a manchar su reputación para siempre.
That scandal is going to tarnish his reputation forever.
No permitiré que manches el buen nombre de mi familia.
I won't allow you to blemish my family's good name.
Un solo error puede manchar un expediente perfecto.
A single mistake can tarnish a perfect record.
Figurative Staining
Just like in English, physical words for dirt are used for moral issues. This meaning follows the exact same regular conjugation as the physical meaning.
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