Spanish Conversation · Level 77
60 words
Spanish word
mancillar
Pronunciation
IPA/manθiˈʝaɾ/
Meaning
- verbsully
Example
No intentes mancillar mi reputación.
Don't try to sully my reputation.
More examples
Los comentarios falsos pueden mancillar la confianza en la empresa.
False comments can sully trust in the company.
Core concept
A dark stain over an official record or public reputation.
Common phrases
mancillar la confianza
sully trust
Similar words
manchar: Blemish a person's reputation or record, leaving a negative mark on public image.
difamar: Circulate defamatory or false claims that harm a person's reputation.
calumniar: Invent and publish untrue, malicious allegations framed as fact to ruin a person's honor.
desacreditar: Discredit an individual or institution by eroding their credibility and authority.
Definition in Spanish
Perjudicar la reputación, el honor o la imagen pública de alguien, especialmente en contextos formales o legales.
Word origin
From Spanish mancilla 'stain' (ultimately from Latin macula 'spot') with the verbal suffix -ar, producing a verb meaning to stain or damage someone's reputation.
Usage tips
- Used mainly in formal, legal, or journalistic contexts and commonly paired with la reputación, el honor, or el buen nombre, so it may sound too strong in casual speech.