mar

• Sustantivo que designa una marca, defecto o imperfección que afea la apariencia de algo, especialmente del cuerpo humano.

A noun referring to a mark, blemish, or flaw that spoils the appearance of something, especially on a person's body.

1. Blemish or defectB2formal

   A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something, especially on a person's body.

   Marca o defecto

   • The scar was a small mar on her otherwise flawless skin.
   • A tiny mar in the paint made the table look imperfect.
   • He tried to hide the mar on the wooden surface with polish.
   • The accident left a permanent mar on his cheek.

   Sinónimosblemishdefectflawimperfectionmarkscarspotstain

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dañar, estropear o deteriorar la calidad o apariencia de algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of damaging, spoiling, or impairing the quality or appearance of something.

1. Spoil or damageB2formal

   To detract from the perfection or quality of something; to spoil or impair.

   estropear, deteriorar

   • The beautiful view was marred by the construction site.
   • A single mistake can mar an otherwise perfect record.
   • The celebration was marred by the sudden rainstorm.

   Sinónimosblemishblotdamagedefacedisfigureflawimpairruinscarspoilsullytainttarnish

   Antónimosadornbeautifybenefitenhanceimproveperfect

2. Severely injure or destroyC1formal

   To cause serious damage or injury to something, often beyond repair.

   Estropear o dañar gravemente

   • The explosion marred the building beyond recognition.
   • The scandal marred his reputation for years.
   • The war marred the landscape with craters and ruins.

   Sinónimosdamagedestroydevastateimpairmanglemutilateravageruinshatterwreck

   Antónimosfixhealmendrepairrestore