tarnish

• Sustantivo que designa la capa de oxidación o el oscurecimiento que se forma en la superficie de un metal, generalmente por exposición al aire o a la humedad; también puede referirse a la pérdida de brillo o al manchado superficial, o figuradamente al deterioro de la reputación o la pureza.

A noun referring to the discoloration or dulling of a metal surface caused by oxidation or chemical reaction.

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1. Metal discolorationB2formal

   A thin layer of discoloration or dullness that forms on the surface of metals like silver or copper due to oxidation or chemical reaction.

   Deslustre metálico

   • The silverware had a layer of tarnish after years of storage.
   • She used a special cloth to remove the tarnish from the antique mirror.
   • The tarnish on the copper pot gave it an aged appearance.

   Sinónimosdiscolorationdullnessfilmpatina

• Verbo que se usa para describir la pérdida de brillo u opacamiento de una superficie, generalmente por exposición al aire o la humedad; también se emplea en sentido figurado para indicar daño o mancha a la reputación de alguien.

A verb used to indicate the process of losing luster or becoming dull, often due to exposure to air or moisture, or metaphorically to damage one's reputation.

1. To lose or cause to lose lusterB2formal

   To become dull, discolored, or stained, especially due to exposure to air or moisture.

   deslustrar

   • The silverware began to tarnish after being left out.
   • Exposure to salt air can tarnish metal quickly.
   • She polished the jewelry to remove the tarnish.

   Sinónimosbluntdeadendimdiscolordullfadestain

   Antónimosbrightenbuffpolishshine

2. To damage or spoilB2formal

   To harm the good reputation or quality of something.

   Manchar / dañar la reputación

   • The scandal tarnished his public image.
   • Her honesty was never tarnished by the rumors.
   • The company's reputation was tarnished by the data breach.

   Sinónimosbesmirchblemishblightdisgracemarsmirchsoilstainsullytaint

   Antónimosenhanceglorifyhonorimprove