manchado
/manˈt͡ʃado/
The English phrase blemished is translated into Spanish as manchado.
Manchado is used to describe something that has a mark or a spot that spoils its appearance. If you are referring specifically to a blemish that was caused by physical damage or general wear and tear, you may also use deteriorado.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, manchado must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use manchada for feminine singular nouns, manchados for masculine plural nouns and manchadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/manˈtʃado/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the reflexive form mancharse is used as slang to mean 'to embarrass oneself' or 'to lose face' during a social interaction.
- The verb manchar can also be used figuratively to describe someone's reputation or honor being 'stained' by a scandal.
- While manchado refers to a spot, Spanish uses the word peca specifically for a freckle, treating it as a natural feature rather than a blemish.
Examples in context
- A pesar de su apariencia imperfecta, el cuadro posee un gran valor artístico.Despite its blemished appearance, the painting holds great artistic value.
- El espejo manchado reflejaba una imagen distorsionada.The blemished mirror reflected a distorted image.
- La camisa está manchada de café.The shirt is blemished/stained with coffee.
- El mantel está manchado de vino.The tablecloth is stained with wine.
- Tengo el vestido manchado de chocolate.My dress is stained with chocolate.
- No uses ese papel, está manchado.Don't use that paper, it is blemished.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are checking the laundry in the kitchen.
- Javier¿Está limpia la camisa blanca?Is the white shirt clean?
- ElenaNo, el cuello está manchado.No, the collar is blemished.
- JavierQué lástima, es mi favorita.What a shame, it is my favorite.
- ElenaPuedo intentar lavarla de nuevo.I can try washing it again.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry manchado, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
