Manchado refers to any surface marked by accidental or intentional spots.
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- Describes an object with visible stains or spots.
- Used to indicate a surface is no longer clean.
- Can also refer to a damaged reputation metaphorically.
Panorama general
'Manchado' es el participio del verbo 'manchar' que funciona como adjetivo. Denota la presencia de una marca irregular causada por líquidos, pigmentos o suciedad sobre una superficie. Es una palabra fundamental en el vocabulario cotidiano para describir el estado de conservación de los objetos.
Patrones de uso
Se concuerda en género y número con el sustantivo al que califica (ej. 'camisa manchada', 'zapatos manchados'). Es común encontrarlo después del verbo 'estar' para indicar un estado resultante, o después de 'quedar' para enfatizar el resultado de un accidente.
Contextos comunes
Se usa extensamente en el hogar (ropa, manteles, paredes) y en contextos descriptivos. También puede tener un uso metafórico, refiriéndose a una reputación o historial que ha sido afectado negativamente por una acción deshonesta o un error.
Comparación de palabras similares
A diferencia de 'sucio', que implica una falta general de higiene, 'manchado' especifica que hay marcas o puntos concretos de una sustancia. Mientras que 'pintado' implica una intención estética, 'manchado' casi siempre sugiere un resultado accidental o descuidado.
Exemplos
El mantel está manchado de vino.
everydayThe tablecloth is stained with wine.
Su historial político quedó manchado por el escándalo.
formalHis political record was stained by the scandal.
¡Cuidado, tienes la cara manchada de chocolate!
informalCareful, your face is stained with chocolate!
El documento original se encuentra manchado de tinta.
academicThe original document is stained with ink.
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
mancharse las manos
to get one's hands dirty (literally or figuratively)
manchar el nombre
to tarnish a reputation
quitar una mancha
to remove a stain
Frequentemente confundido com
Sucio refers to general dirtiness or lack of hygiene. Manchado refers specifically to distinct spots or marks on a surface.
Pintado implies that color was applied intentionally. Manchado implies an accidental or unwanted mark.
Padrões gramaticais
How to Use It
Notas de uso
Use 'manchado' to describe the physical state of objects. It is neutral in register but often carries a negative connotation because it implies damage. When used for people, it is almost exclusively metaphorical regarding reputation.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'ser' instead of 'estar' to describe stains. Remember that a stain is a temporary state. Also, ensure the adjective agrees with the noun gender.
Tips
Use with estar for states
Always use 'estar' when describing the current state of an object. For example, 'La mesa está manchada' describes the current condition.
Do not confuse with ser
Avoid using 'ser' with manchado unless you are defining the nature of an object. Using 'ser' implies the object is permanently stained by design.
Cultural usage in idioms
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, 'manchar el nombre' is a common idiom. It means to ruin someone's reputation in the community.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Spanish verb 'manchar', which comes from the Latin 'maculare' (to spot or stain). This root is shared with the English word 'maculate'.
Contexto cultural
Stains are often associated with carelessness in Hispanic culture. Therefore, accusing someone of having a 'manchada' reputation is a serious social critique.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'mancha' (spot) inside 'manchado'. If you have a 'mancha', you are 'manchado'.
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasSucio es un término general para la falta de higiene o polvo. Manchado indica específicamente que hay marcas localizadas de una sustancia sobre el objeto.
Sí, pero generalmente en sentido figurado. Se usa para decir que la reputación de alguien está dañada o 'manchada' por un escándalo.
Casi siempre, ya que implica que algo se ha estropeado o ensuciado. Sin embargo, en contextos artísticos, puede referirse a una técnica de diseño.
Al ser un adjetivo, se añade una 's' al final. Por ejemplo: camisas manchadas o pantalones manchados.
Teste-se
Mi camisa blanca quedó ___ después de comer espaguetis.
Camisa es femenino singular, por lo tanto el adjetivo debe concordar.
¿Qué significa que un mantel esté manchado?
Manchado implica la presencia de marcas externas.
están / los / manchados / zapatos / de / barro
Sujeto + verbo + adjetivo + complemento es el orden lógico.
Pontuação: /3
Summary
Manchado refers to any surface marked by accidental or intentional spots.
- Describes an object with visible stains or spots.
- Used to indicate a surface is no longer clean.
- Can also refer to a damaged reputation metaphorically.
Use with estar for states
Always use 'estar' when describing the current state of an object. For example, 'La mesa está manchada' describes the current condition.
Do not confuse with ser
Avoid using 'ser' with manchado unless you are defining the nature of an object. Using 'ser' implies the object is permanently stained by design.
Cultural usage in idioms
In many Spanish-speaking cultures, 'manchar el nombre' is a common idiom. It means to ruin someone's reputation in the community.
Exemplos
4 de 4El mantel está manchado de vino.
The tablecloth is stained with wine.
Su historial político quedó manchado por el escándalo.
His political record was stained by the scandal.
¡Cuidado, tienes la cara manchada de chocolate!
Careful, your face is stained with chocolate!
El documento original se encuentra manchado de tinta.
The original document is stained with ink.
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