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B1 noun 11分で読める

nódoa

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解説 nódoa in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn 'nódoa' as a basic word for a 'stain' on your clothes. Think about when you eat and drop food. In Portugal, people say 'nódoa'. In Brazil, people usually say 'mancha'. It is a feminine word, so you say 'a nódoa' or 'uma nódoa'. You can use it with simple words like 'vinho' (wine), 'café' (coffee), or 'chocolate'. For example, if you see a mark on your shirt, you can point and say 'Tenho uma nódoa'. It is an important word for simple daily life, especially when you are eating or doing laundry. Don't worry about the figurative meanings yet; just focus on the physical stains you see on fabric. Remember: 'nódoa' = accidental spot of dirt.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'nódoa' in more complete sentences. You should learn the verb 'tirar' (to take out/remove) to say 'tirar uma nódoa' (to remove a stain). You can also use adjectives to describe the stain, like 'nódoa grande' (big stain) or 'nódoa difícil' (difficult stain). At this level, you should also learn the specific expression 'nódoa negra' if you are studying European Portuguese. It means 'bruise'. So, if you hit your arm and it turns purple, you have a 'nódoa negra'. You will also encounter 'tira-nódoas', which is the product you buy at the supermarket to clean your clothes. Practice using the preposition 'de' to describe the cause: 'nódoa de azeite' (oil stain) or 'nódoa de fruta' (fruit stain).

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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'nódoa' in various everyday contexts. You understand the difference between 'nódoa' and 'mancha' (nódoa is more common for fabric accidents in Portugal). You can describe the process of cleaning: 'Tentei tirar a nódoa com água e sabão, mas ela não saiu'. You can also start to use the word in a basic figurative sense, such as a 'nódoa na reputação' (a stain on the reputation). You should be aware of regional differences: in Brazil, 'nódoa' often refers specifically to the sticky stains from fruits like bananas. You can also use it to describe a small flaw in a piece of work. Your vocabulary should include compound words like 'tira-nódoas' and common collocations like 'nódoa persistente'.

At the B2 level, you can use 'nódoa' with more nuance and in more formal settings. You understand its use in news reports and literature to describe scandals or moral failings. You can use it to criticize something subtly: 'A única nódoa do filme foi o final' (The only blemish on the movie was the ending). You are familiar with proverbs or common sayings involving the word, such as 'a nódoa de azeite...'. You can discuss the chemistry of 'nódoas'—which ones are 'permanentes' and which are 'solúveis'. You can also use the word to describe people in a colloquial, derogatory way in Portugal ('Ele é uma nódoa'), meaning they are incompetent. Your understanding of the word includes its social and cultural implications of cleanliness and order.

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At the C1 level, you have a deep understanding of the metaphorical and historical weight of 'nódoa'. You can use it in academic or literary discussions to describe historical injustices (e.g., 'uma nódoa na história da humanidade'). You recognize the word in classical Portuguese literature where it might be used to describe 'purity of blood' (nódoa no sangue) or religious sin. You can distinguish between 'nódoa', 'mácula', and 'estigma' with precision. You understand the word's role in creating tone—how using 'nódoa' instead of 'mancha' can sound more visceral or specific in certain contexts. You are also aware of the etymological roots and how they relate to other Romance languages, even if the word 'nódoa' itself is quite unique to Portuguese in its common usage.

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At the C2 level, you use 'nódoa' with the ease of a native speaker, including its most obscure and idiomatic applications. you can play with the word in creative writing, using it to evoke specific imagery of decay, guilt, or domesticity. You understand the subtle sociolinguistic cues when a Brazilian speaker chooses 'nódoa' over 'mancha' (perhaps to sound more traditional or to describe a specific botanical residue). You can engage in complex debates where 'nódoa' is used as a powerful metaphor for systemic issues. You have a mastery of all collocations and can even use the word in technical contexts (like textile manufacturing) or archaic legal contexts if necessary. The word is no longer just a vocabulary item but a versatile tool in your linguistic repertoire.

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Nódoa is the Portuguese word for 'stain', primarily used for fabrics and accidents.
In Portugal, it's the standard term for laundry spots and bruises ('nódoa negra').
In Brazil, 'mancha' is more common, but 'nódoa' is used for fruit stains or figuratively.
Metaphorically, it refers to a blemish on reputation or a flaw in performance.

The Portuguese word nódoa is a fascinating term that primarily translates to 'stain' or 'spot' in English. While it shares some semantic space with the word mancha, it often carries a specific nuance related to the difficulty of removal or the accidental nature of the mark. In European Portuguese, nódoa is the standard, everyday term for any accidental mark on clothing, tablecloths, or carpets—think of that frustrating drop of red wine or the greasy splatter from a delicious bacalhau dish. In Brazilian Portuguese, while the word exists and is understood, mancha is frequently preferred for physical stains, whereas nódoa might be reserved for specific types of stains (like those from fruits) or used in more literary and figurative contexts.

Literal Usage: Refers to a physical mark left by a substance. It is commonly used when discussing laundry, accidents during meals, or dirt on upholstery. For example, a 'nódoa de café' (coffee stain) or 'nódoa de gordura' (grease stain).

Cuidado para não deixares cair vinho na camisa, senão ficas com uma nódoa difícil de tirar.

Figurative Usage: Refers to a blemish on one's character, reputation, or history. Just as a physical stain ruins a garment, a figurative nódoa represents a moral or social failure that is hard to erase from public memory.

Understanding the context of nódoa involves recognizing the cultural value placed on cleanliness and presentation in Lusophone societies. A nódoa isn't just dirt; it's an interruption of the expected order. When someone says 'limpar a nódoa' (to clean the stain), they might be talking about using bleach on a shirt, but they could also be talking about redeeming their reputation after a scandal. The word evokes a sense of permanence or persistence—something that requires effort, detergent, or time to rectify. In historical literature, you might find it used to describe a 'nódoa no sangue' (a stain on the bloodline), referring to perceived impurities in lineage, showing how deeply the word is rooted in concepts of purity and contamination.

Aquele escândalo foi uma nódoa indelével na sua carreira política.

Common Collocations: 'Nódoa de azeite' (olive oil stain), 'nódoa de vinho tinto' (red wine stain), 'tirar nódoas' (to remove stains), 'nódoa persistente' (stubborn stain).

The word is predominantly used in domestic settings, restaurants, and news reports concerning scandals. If you are in a laundry shop (lavandaria), you will use this word constantly. If you are reading a biography of a controversial figure, the author will likely use nódoa to describe their darker moments. It is a word that bridges the gap between the mundane reality of messy eating and the abstract world of ethics and social standing.

Using nódoa correctly requires attention to the preposition 'de' (of) which typically introduces the substance causing the stain. Whether you are dealing with liquids, solids, or abstract concepts, the structure remains consistent. Because it is a feminine noun, you must use feminine articles (a, uma) and ensure adjectives agree in gender (nódoa pequena, nódoa feia).

The 'Nódoa de [Substance]' Pattern: This is the most common way to describe what kind of stain you are looking at. Common examples include: 'nódoa de café', 'nódoa de tinta', 'nódoa de sangue', 'nódoa de relva' (grass stain).

Esta nódoa de chocolate não sai nem com lixívia!

Verbs Used with Nódoa: Typical verbs include 'deixar' (to leave/cause), 'fazer' (to make/cause), 'tirar' (to remove), 'limpar' (to clean), 'descobrir' (to discover), and 'esconder' (to hide).

In more advanced usage, you can use nódoa as a way to describe someone's performance or a specific part of a project that isn't up to standard. If a football player has a terrible game, a commentator might say: 'A sua atuação foi a única nódoa numa noite perfeita para a equipa' (His performance was the only blemish on a perfect night for the team). This highlights how the word moves from the physical to the evaluative.

O relatório está excelente, mas este erro ortográfico é uma nódoa no teu trabalho.

The Bruise Exception: In Portugal, 'nódoa negra' is a fixed expression. You don't say 'mancha negra' or 'nódoa roxa' for a bruise. It's always 'nódoa negra'. Example: 'Fiquei com uma nódoa negra na perna quando bati na mesa.'

When talking about cleaning, you will often encounter the term 'tira-nódoas'. This is a compound noun (stain remover). It can refer to the chemical product itself or even a person who is particularly good at solving difficult problems. 'Preciso de comprar um tira-nódoas potente para estas toalhas' (I need to buy a powerful stain remover for these towels). In professional contexts, 'remover a nódoa' is the formal way to say 'get the stain out'.

The word nódoa is deeply embedded in the daily life of Portuguese speakers, particularly in Portugal. You will hear it in various settings, ranging from the domestic sphere to the high-stakes world of politics and media. Understanding these contexts will help you grasp the word's full range of meaning and its cultural weight.

In the Home and Restaurants: This is the primary habitat of the word. Parents will warn children: 'Cuidado com a nódoa!' (Watch out for the stain!). In a restaurant, if you drop food, you might apologetically ask the waiter: 'Tem algo para limpar esta nódoa?' (Do you have something to clean this stain?). It's an essential part of the vocabulary for anyone dealing with laundry or cleaning.

Mãe, desculpa, fiz uma nódoa de molho de tomate na tua toalha branca.

In News and Media: Journalists often use 'nódoa' figuratively to describe scandals or failures. A headline might read: 'Uma nódoa no currículo do ministro' (A stain on the minister's CV). This usage emphasizes that the event has tarnished an otherwise clean or successful record. It's a powerful rhetorical tool for criticizing public figures.

In literature and poetry, nódoa is used to evoke themes of guilt, sin, and the loss of innocence. A character might feel a 'nódoa na alma' (a stain on the soul) that they cannot wash away. This metaphorical use draws on the word's literal meaning—something that shouldn't be there, something that marks you, and something that is difficult to fix. You might also hear it in historical documentaries discussing the 'nódoa da escravatura' (the stain of slavery), referring to a dark period in a nation's history.

A história daquele país tem uma nódoa que o tempo ainda não apagou.

In Professional Cleaning: If you go to a tinturaria (dry cleaners), the staff will inspect your clothes for 'nódoas'. They might ask: 'Esta nódoa é de quê?' (What is this stain from?). Knowing the origin of the nódoa is crucial for them to choose the right solvent.

Finally, in informal conversations, someone might use nódoa to describe a person who is a 'disgrace' or a 'failure' in a specific context. 'Ele é uma nódoa a jogar xadrez' (He is a total failure/embarrassment at playing chess). This is quite colloquial and should be used with caution as it can be offensive.

Learning to use nódoa correctly involves navigating several linguistic pitfalls, ranging from regional differences to confusion with similar-sounding words. Here are the most common mistakes English speakers (and even some Portuguese learners) make when using this word.

Mistaking 'Nódoa' for 'Mancha': While often interchangeable, they aren't always. Use 'nódoa' for accidental stains on fabric (Portugal) or fruit stains (Brazil). Use 'mancha' for larger areas of discoloration, birthmarks, or stains on hard surfaces like walls or the skin (except for bruises in Portugal).

Incorrect: Tenho uma nódoa de nascença no braço. (Better: Tenho uma mancha de nascença...)

Gender Errors: 'Nódoa' is feminine. A common mistake is using the masculine article 'o' or masculine adjectives. It's always 'a nódoa' and 'uma nódoa'.

Another common error is the regional misapplication of 'nódoa negra'. If you are in Brazil and tell a doctor you have a 'nódoa negra', they might be confused or think you are using a very old-fashioned term. In Brazil, stick to 'hematoma' or 'mancha roxa'. Conversely, in Portugal, 'mancha roxa' sounds descriptive but 'nódoa negra' is the idiomatic standard.

Incorrect (in Brazil): O menino caiu e ficou com uma nódoa negra. (Better: ...ficou com uma mancha roxa.)

Confusing with 'Nodo': Learners sometimes confuse 'nódoa' with 'nodo' (node/knot) or 'nó' (knot). While they sound similar, they are unrelated. A 'nó' is what you tie in your shoelaces; a 'nódoa' is what you get when you spill juice on them.

Finally, be careful with the figurative use. Calling a person 'uma nódoa' is quite strong and derogatory in Portugal (meaning they are useless or a failure). If you just want to say someone is messy, use 'desarrumado' or 'sujo'. Reserve 'uma nódoa' for when you want to express significant disappointment in someone's ability or character.

While nódoa is a specific and useful word, there are several other terms in Portuguese that describe marks, stains, or blemishes. Knowing the differences between them will help you sound more like a native speaker and allow you to be more precise in your descriptions.

Mancha vs. Nódoa: 'Mancha' is the most common alternative. It is more general and can refer to a stain on any surface (wall, skin, sun, fabric). 'Nódoa' is more specific to fabric/accidents (Portugal) or fruit residue (Brazil). If you aren't sure, 'mancha' is usually a safe bet, but 'nódoa' sounds more natural for laundry in Portugal.
Pinta: A 'pinta' is usually a small, circular spot, like a freckle, a mole, or a polka dot on a dress. It's often permanent or intentional, unlike a 'nódoa' which is an accident.
Sarda: Specifically refers to a freckle on the skin. You would never use 'nódoa' for a freckle.
Mácula: A very formal, literary, or medical word for a spot or blemish. It is often used in religious or moral contexts (e.g., 'imaculado' means without stain/spot).

Comparação: 'Uma nódoa de café' (accidental) vs. 'Um vestido às pintas' (intentional polka dots).

In Brazil, you will frequently hear the word 'sujeira' (dirt/mess) used where a Portuguese person might say 'nódoa'. If a child has chocolate on their shirt, a Brazilian mother might say 'Você está todo sujo!' (You are all dirty!), whereas a Portuguese mother might point to the 'nódoa de chocolate'. Also, in Brazil, 'encardido' is used for clothes that have become permanently greyish or yellowed from wear—this is a state beyond just having a single 'nódoa'.

O céu está sem uma única nuvem (cloud)—nem uma mancha no azul!

For figurative uses, synonyms include 'estigma' (stigma), 'desonra' (dishonor), or 'falha' (flaw). While 'nódoa' is a great metaphorical choice, 'uma mancha na reputação' is equally common and slightly more formal in some regions. Understanding these subtle shifts in vocabulary will allow you to describe the world—and its many messes—with much greater accuracy.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

While 'nota' in English means a written note, in Portuguese its diminutive evolved to mean a 'stain'. This shows how linguistic evolution can turn a 'small mark' into a 'dirty spot'.

発音ガイド

UK /ˈnɔ.ðu.ɐ/

US /ˈnɔ.du.ɐ/

The stress is on the first syllable: NÓ-doa.

韻が合う語

boa pessoa coroa broa lagoa canoa lisboa garoa

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the 'o' as closed (like 'no' in English).
Stressing the second syllable.
Pronouncing the 'd' too harshly like an English 'd'.
Confusing it with 'nó' (knot).
Missing the final 'a' sound.

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize in context.

ライティング 3/5

Requires remembering the 'ó' accent and feminine gender.

スピーキング 3/5

Open 'ó' sound can be tricky for beginners.

リスニング 2/5

Distinctive sound, usually easy to hear.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

mancha limpo sujo roupa café

次に学ぶ

lavandaria lixívia detergente escândalo reputação

上級

imaculado mácula enodoar estigma

知っておくべき文法

Feminine Noun Agreement

A nódoa é pequena. (Not: O nódoa é pequeno).

Compound Noun Pluralization (Tira-nódoas)

Eu comprei dois tira-nódoas. (The word doesn't change because 'nódoas' is already plural).

Preposition 'de' for Origin

Nódoa de tinta, nódoa de óleo, nódoa de suor.

Open vs. Closed Vowels

Nódoa (open 'ó') vs. Nodo (closed 'o').

Subjunctive with 'esperar que'

Espero que a nódoa saia na lavagem.

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レベル別の例文

Eu tenho uma nódoa na minha t-shirt.

I have a stain on my t-shirt.

Uses 'uma' because 'nódoa' is feminine.

A nódoa é de café.

The stain is from coffee.

The preposition 'de' indicates the source.

Onde está a nódoa?

Where is the stain?

Simple question with 'onde' (where).

Esta nódoa é pequena.

This stain is small.

Adjective 'pequena' agrees with feminine 'nódoa'.

A criança tem uma nódoa de chocolate.

The child has a chocolate stain.

Noun phrase 'nódoa de chocolate'.

Cuidado! Vais fazer uma nódoa.

Watch out! You are going to make a stain.

Future with 'ir' + infinitive.

A minha mãe tira a nódoa.

My mother removes the stain.

Present tense of 'tirar'.

Não gosto desta nódoa.

I don't like this stain.

Negative sentence with 'não'.

Preciso de um produto para tirar esta nódoa de vinho.

I need a product to remove this wine stain.

Verb 'precisar de' followed by the purpose 'para tirar'.

Fiquei com uma nódoa negra no braço.

I got a bruise on my arm.

Idiomatic expression 'nódoa negra' (bruise) in Portugal.

A nódoa de gordura é muito difícil de limpar.

The grease stain is very difficult to clean.

Adjective 'difícil' followed by 'de' + infinitive.

Ele caiu na rua e fez uma nódoa negra no joelho.

He fell in the street and got a bruise on his knee.

Past tense 'fez' (made/got).

Lavei a camisa, mas a nódoa ainda lá está.

I washed the shirt, but the stain is still there.

Contrast using 'mas' (but).

Podes usar este tira-nódoas para a toalha.

You can use this stain remover for the tablecloth.

Compound noun 'tira-nódoas'.

As nódoas de fruta são as piores.

Fruit stains are the worst.

Plural feminine 'As nódoas'.

Não vi a nódoa antes de comprar a saia.

I didn't see the stain before buying the skirt.

Prepositional phrase 'antes de' + infinitive.

Se não tirares a nódoa agora, ela vai ficar para sempre.

If you don't remove the stain now, it will stay forever.

Future subjunctive 'tirares' in a conditional 'se' clause.

Aquela mentira foi uma nódoa na sua honestidade.

That lie was a stain on his honesty.

Figurative use of 'nódoa'.

O meu filho é uma nódoa a desenhar, mas é bom a matemática.

My son is terrible at drawing, but he's good at math.

Colloquial use: 'ser uma nódoa a [verb]' means to be very bad at something.

Apanhei uma nódoa de tinta enquanto pintava a sala.

I got a paint stain while I was painting the living room.

Verb 'apanhar' (to catch/get) used with 'nódoa'.

Existem remédios caseiros muito eficazes para nódoas de sangue.

There are very effective home remedies for blood stains.

Adjective 'eficazes' agrees with 'remédios'.

A nódoa de azeite espalhou-se por todo o guardanapo.

The oil stain spread across the entire napkin.

Reflexive verb 'espalhar-se' (to spread).

Não deixes que uma pequena nódoa estrague o teu dia.

Don't let a small stain ruin your day.

Present subjunctive 'estrague' after 'deixes que'.

Em Portugal, chamamos nódoa negra ao que os brasileiros chamam mancha roxa.

In Portugal, we call a bruise 'nódoa negra', which Brazilians call 'mancha roxa'.

Contrast between regional dialects.

A corrupção é uma nódoa que teima em não sair da política nacional.

Corruption is a stain that insists on not leaving national politics.

Metaphorical use with the verb 'teimar' (to persist/insist).

O relatório era perfeito, exceto por uma nódoa de imprecisão no terceiro capítulo.

The report was perfect, except for a blemish of inaccuracy in the third chapter.

Use of 'nódoa' to mean a small flaw in an abstract context.

Como é que conseguiste fazer essa nódoa tão grande no fato novo?

How did you manage to get such a big stain on your new suit?

Interrogative 'Como é que' for emphasis.

Diz-se que o azeite deixa uma nódoa que nunca mais sai.

It is said that olive oil leaves a stain that never comes out.

Passive 'Diz-se' (It is said).

O escândalo deixou uma nódoa indelével na carreira do atleta.

The scandal left an indelible stain on the athlete's career.

Adjective 'indelével' (unerasable).

A lavandaria garantiu que a nódoa de ferrugem desapareceria.

The laundry service guaranteed that the rust stain would disappear.

Conditional 'desapareceria' for a future in the past.

Ela tentou disfarçar a nódoa com um lenço elegante.

She tried to hide the stain with an elegant scarf.

Verb 'disfarçar' (to disguise/hide).

É uma nódoa para a nossa empresa ter um serviço ao cliente tão mau.

It's a blemish for our company to have such bad customer service.

'É uma nódoa para...' (It's a blemish for...).

A nódoa do crime perseguia-o por onde quer que ele fosse.

The stain of the crime haunted him wherever he went.

Literary use of 'nódoa' as a symbol of guilt.

A sua biografia está isenta de nódoas, o que é raro na vida pública.

His biography is free of blemishes, which is rare in public life.

Expression 'isento de nódoas' (free of stains/flawless).

O autor utiliza a nódoa na túnica branca como metáfora para a perda da inocência.

The author uses the stain on the white tunic as a metaphor for the loss of innocence.

Literary analysis context.

Não permitirei que esta nódoa de suspeita recaia sobre a minha família.

I will not allow this stain of suspicion to fall upon my family.

Future tense 'permitirei' and 'recaia' (subjunctive).

A limpeza daquela nódoa exigiu técnicas de restauro muito avançadas.

Cleaning that stain required very advanced restoration techniques.

Technical context (restoration).

O passado colonial é muitas vezes visto como uma nódoa na consciência europeia.

The colonial past is often seen as a stain on the European conscience.

Sociopolitical context.

A nódoa de humidade no teto indicava um problema estrutural grave.

The damp stain on the ceiling indicated a serious structural problem.

Using 'nódoa' for 'damp stain' (European Portuguese).

Apesar de ser um génio, a sua arrogância era a nódoa que afastava os amigos.

Despite being a genius, his arrogance was the blemish that drove friends away.

Complex sentence structure with 'apesar de'.

A imaculada conceção refere-se à ausência de qualquer nódoa de pecado original.

The Immaculate Conception refers to the absence of any stain of original sin.

Theological context; 'imaculada' literally means 'without nódoa'.

O tecido apresentava uma nódoa atávica, impossível de erradicar sem destruir as fibras.

The fabric showed an ancestral stain, impossible to eradicate without destroying the fibers.

Use of high-level adjective 'atávica'.

A retórica do político visava apagar a nódoa deixada pela má gestão anterior.

The politician's rhetoric aimed to erase the stain left by the previous mismanagement.

Abstract usage in political discourse.

Senti uma nódoa de remorso ao ver o resultado das minhas ações.

I felt a tinge (stain) of remorse upon seeing the result of my actions.

Abstract psychological usage.

A nódoa de sangue no pergaminho medieval revelava segredos sobre o seu proprietário.

The bloodstain on the medieval parchment revealed secrets about its owner.

Historical/Forensic context.

Não há sabão que lave a nódoa de uma traição tão profunda.

There is no soap that can wash away the stain of such a deep betrayal.

Proverbial/Poetic style.

A nódoa de tinta da China é particularmente difícil de remover de superfícies porosas.

India ink stains are particularly difficult to remove from porous surfaces.

Technical/Scientific description.

A sua prestação foi irrepreensível, sem uma única nódoa de hesitação.

His performance was irreproachable, without a single blemish of hesitation.

Use of 'nódoa' to describe a lack of hesitation.

よく使う組み合わせ

nódoa de vinho

nódoa de gordura

nódoa negra

nódoa difícil

nódoa persistente

nódoa na reputação

nódoa de café

tirar nódoas

nódoa de sangue

nódoa de fruta

よく使うフレーズ

Limpar a nódoa

— To remove a stain or, figuratively, to fix one's reputation.

Ele tentou limpar a nódoa do seu passado.

Tira-nódoas

— Stain remover (the product).

Onde está o tira-nódoas?

Sem nódoa

— Spotless or flawless.

O seu currículo é sem nódoa.

Fazer uma nódoa

— To cause a stain.

Cuidado para não fazeres uma nódoa!

Apanhar uma nódoa

— To get a stain on oneself.

Apanhei uma nódoa de molho.

Nódoa de tinta

— Ink or paint stain.

Tenho uma nódoa de tinta na caneta.

Nódoa de azeite

— Olive oil stain.

O azeite deixa uma nódoa amarela.

Nódoa de chocolate

— Chocolate stain.

A criança está cheia de nódoas de chocolate.

Nódoa de relva

— Grass stain.

As calças têm nódoas de relva do futebol.

Nódoa de ferrugem

— Rust stain.

A água antiga deixou uma nódoa de ferrugem.

よく混同される語

nódoa vs mancha

Mancha is more general; nódoa is specific to fabric/accidents.

nódoa vs nó

Nó means 'knot' (like in a rope); nódoa means 'stain'.

nódoa vs nodo

Nodo is a technical/scientific term for a 'node'.

慣用句と表現

"Ser uma nódoa"

— To be very bad at something or to be a failure.

Eu sou uma nódoa a cozinhar.

informal

"Nódoa negra"

— A bruise (specifically in Portugal).

Bati com a perna e fiquei com uma nódoa negra.

neutral

"A nódoa de azeite, ou sai ou se estende"

— A problem will either be resolved or it will spread/get worse.

Temos de resolver isto logo: a nódoa de azeite...

proverbial

"Limpar a nódoa à honra"

— To restore one's honor after a disgrace.

Ele desafiou-o para um duelo para limpar a nódoa à honra.

archaic/literary

"Pôr uma nódoa em algo"

— To ruin or blemish something otherwise good.

Aquela atitude pôs uma nódoa na festa.

neutral

"Nódoa no sangue"

— A stain on the lineage/bloodline (historical/racist context).

Antigamente falava-se em nódoa no sangue.

historical

"Lavar a nódoa com sangue"

— To avenge an insult with violence.

Naquela história, ele lavou a nódoa com sangue.

literary

"Uma nódoa no currículo"

— A failure or mistake in one's professional history.

Aquele despedimento foi uma nódoa no seu currículo.

professional

"Nódoa na alma"

— A feeling of deep guilt or moral corruption.

Ele vive com uma nódoa na alma.

poetic

"Tirar a nódoa"

— Can also mean to make amends for a mistake.

Ele trabalhou o dobro para tirar a nódoa do erro anterior.

neutral

間違えやすい

nódoa vs Mancha

Both mean stain/spot.

Mancha is for large areas, skin marks, or any surface. Nódoa is for small accidental stains on fabric.

A mancha solar vs. A nódoa de chocolate.

nódoa vs Pinta

Both refer to marks.

Pinta is usually a small, round, intentional or natural mark (like a mole or polka dot).

Ela tem uma pinta no rosto.

nódoa vs Sarda

Both are marks on the skin.

Sarda is specifically a freckle. Nódoa is never used for freckles.

Ele tem muitas sardas no nariz.

nódoa vs Cicatriz

Both are marks on the body.

Cicatriz is a scar from a wound. Nódoa (negra) is a temporary bruise.

Tenho uma cicatriz da cirurgia.

nódoa vs Borrão

Both are messy marks.

Borrão is a smudge or blot, often caused by rubbing or spreading ink/paint.

Limpa esse borrão de batom.

文型パターン

Eu tenho uma nódoa de [substance].

Eu tenho uma nódoa de café.

Fiquei com uma nódoa negra no/na [body part].

Fiquei com uma nódoa negra na perna.

Esta nódoa de [substance] não sai com [cleaning agent].

Esta nódoa de gordura não sai com sabão.

[Event] foi uma nódoa na [abstract noun].

O erro foi uma nódoa na sua carreira.

Apesar da nódoa de [abstract noun], ele continuou.

Apesar da nódoa de suspeita, ele continuou o trabalho.

Não há como apagar a nódoa de [noun] que ficou.

Não há como apagar a nódoa de traição que ficou.

Preciso de tirar esta nódoa.

Ele é uma nódoa a [verb].

Ele é uma nódoa a cantar.

語族

名詞

tira-nódoas

動詞

enodoar (to stain/blemish)

desenodoar (to remove stains - rare)

形容詞

enodoado (stained)

imaculado (spotless - indirect related)

使い方

frequency

High in European Portuguese, moderate in Brazilian Portuguese.

よくある間違い

Using 'o nódoa'. → a nódoa
Nódoa is a feminine noun, so it requires feminine articles and adjectives.
Using 'nódoa' for a birthmark. → mancha / sinal
Nódoa is for accidental or dirty marks, not natural skin features.
Saying 'mancha negra' for a bruise in Portugal. → nódoa negra
While descriptive, it's not the idiomatic term used in European Portuguese.
Pronouncing it as 'nod-oa' (closed o). → nó-doa (open o)
The accent mark 'ó' indicates an open vowel sound, like in 'hot'.
Using 'nódoa' for a knot in a rope. → nó
A 'nó' is a knot; a 'nódoa' is a stain. They sound similar but are different words.

ヒント

Laundry Basics

If you are in Portugal and go to a dry cleaner, use the word 'nódoa' to point out spots on your clothes. They will understand exactly what you mean.

Portugal vs. Brazil

In Brazil, prefer 'mancha'. In Portugal, prefer 'nódoa' for fabric and bruises. This is a key marker of your dialect choice.

Gender Agreement

Always remember 'nódoa' is feminine. 'A nódoa está suja' (The stain is dirty). Don't let the 'a' at the end fool you; it's a consistent feminine noun.

Humor

You can use 'sou uma nódoa' to be funny about your own lack of skills. 'Sou uma nódoa a dançar!' is a great way to break the ice.

Wisdom

Remember 'a nódoa de azeite...'. It teaches you that some problems need immediate attention before they spread.

Bruises

If you are at a Portuguese pharmacy looking for cream for a bruise, ask for something for a 'nódoa negra'.

Root Word

Connecting 'nódoa' to 'note' or 'mark' helps you remember that it's a localized spot, not a general mess.

Metaphors

Use 'nódoa' instead of 'erro' (error) when you want to emphasize that a mistake has tarnished something beautiful or perfect.

Action Verbs

Learn 'esfregar' (to scrub) along with 'nódoa'. 'Esfreguei a nódoa' (I scrubbed the stain).

Sensitivity

Be careful when describing people as a 'nódoa'. It can be quite hurtful as it implies they are a 'spot' on an otherwise good group.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Imagine a 'NOTE' (nó-) that you accidentally 'DO' (-doa) on your favorite shirt with a pen. Now you have a NÓDOA.

視覚的連想

Visualize a white tablecloth with a single, bright red drop of wine in the center. That isolated, annoying spot is a 'nódoa'.

Word Web

vinho café azeite roupa limpar tirar negra reputação

チャレンジ

Go through your laundry or look at your clothes. Can you find a 'nódoa'? Try to name what caused it in Portuguese (e.g., 'nódoa de molho').

語源

From the Latin 'notula', which is a diminutive of 'nota' (mark, sign, note).

元の意味： A small mark or a brief note.

Romance (Latin)

文化的な背景

Calling a person 'uma nódoa' is an insult in Portugal, implying they are useless or a disappointment.

English speakers often use 'stain' for everything. Portuguese speakers are more specific, using 'nódoa' for small accidental spots on fabric.

The expression 'nódoa negra' is used in Portuguese news whenever a public figure is physically injured. Fernando Pessoa and other poets have used 'nódoa' to describe the 'stains' of existence. In Portuguese TV commercials, 'tira-nódoas' products are advertised constantly, making the word part of the national consciousness.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

Laundry / Cleaning

Tirar a nódoa
Tira-nódoas potente
Nódoa de gordura
Lavar a nódoa

Dining / Eating

Fazer uma nódoa
Cuidado com a nódoa
Nódoa de vinho
Limpar a nódoa com água

Medical (Portugal)

Nódoa negra
Ficar com uma nódoa negra
Nódoa negra no olho
Tratar a nódoa negra

Professional / Career

Nódoa no currículo
Nódoa na carreira
Limpar a imagem
Ser uma nódoa no trabalho

Social / Moral

Nódoa na honra
Nódoa na reputação
Sem nódoa
Uma nódoa no passado

会話のきっかけ

"Como é que costumas tirar nódoas de vinho tinto?"

"Já alguma vez tiveste uma nódoa negra num sítio estranho?"

"Achas que uma nódoa no currículo impede alguém de ter sucesso?"

"Qual é a nódoa mais difícil que já tiveste de limpar?"

"És uma nódoa a fazer alguma coisa, como cozinhar ou dançar?"

日記のテーマ

Escreve sobre uma situação em que fizeste uma nódoa numa roupa importante.

Descreve um momento em que sentiste que a tua reputação tinha uma nódoa.

Quais são os melhores truques que conheces para tirar nódoas?

Reflete sobre a expressão 'ser uma nódoa'. Achas que é demasiado dura?

Imagina uma história onde uma nódoa de sangue é a pista principal de um crime.

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, but less frequently than in Portugal. In Brazil, it often refers specifically to the residue of fruits (like 'nódoa de banana') or is used in a figurative, literary sense. For laundry stains, Brazilians usually say 'mancha'.

The plural is 'nódoas'. For example: 'As tuas calças estão cheias de nódoas'.

In Portuguese, you say 'tira-nódoas'. It is a compound word that stays the same in singular and plural.

No, for a birthmark you should use 'mancha de nascença' or 'sinal'.

In European Portuguese, it is the standard term for a bruise. If you fall and get a purple mark, that is a 'nódoa negra'.

It is feminine. You should always use 'a' or 'uma' with it.

It is an open 'o', similar to the 'o' in the English word 'hot' or 'pot'.

Yes, it is very common to say 'uma nódoa na reputação' or 'uma nódoa no currículo'.

No, it is an insult. It means the person is very bad at a task or is a failure in that context.

The most common verb is 'tirar' (tirar uma nódoa).

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