noun · A2 · Very Often · both

stain

пятно

Meaning of stain

visible mark

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EN-UK/ə ˈsteɪn/
EN-US/ˈsteɪn/
RU[ˈpʲatnə]
stain
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stain with Russian translation

stain usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

A ketchup stain appeared on his trousers after lunch.

После обеда на его брюках появилось пятно от кетчупа.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

They treated the carpet stain with a special cleaner.

Они обработали пятно на ковре специальным средством.

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stain belongs to the topic "Household chores". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

stain
пятно
mess
trash
tool
sink
wipe
turn on

stain synonyms

Related words worth learning together

stain
обычное слово для пятна на ткани или поверхности; может быть трудно вывести
spot
небольшое локальное пятно; нейтрально и широко употребимо
speck
крошечное пятнышко или точка
mark
широкое слово: не только пятно, но и след или отметка
smear
размазанное или свежевыставленное пятно, часто влажное
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🇬🇧en

обычное слово для пятна на ткани или поверхности; может быть трудно вывести

A2Often

There is a stain on my shirt.

🇬🇧en

небольшое локальное пятно; нейтрально и широко употребимо

A2Very Often

There is a dark spot on the carpet.

S
🇬🇧en
speck

крошечное пятнышко или точка

A2Often

There is a speck of paint on the cup.

🇬🇧en

широкое слово: не только пятно, но и след или отметка

A2Very Often

There is a small mark on the table.

S
🇬🇧en
smear

размазанное или свежевыставленное пятно, часто влажное

A2Often

There is a smear of jam on the table.

S
🇬🇧en
smudge

размазанное или нечёткое пятно; обычно означает маленькое размытое пятно

A2Often

Her glasses had a smudge on them.

S
🇬🇧en
streak

тонкая полоска или след, тянущийся по поверхности

A2Often

There are water streaks on the window.

B
🇬🇧en
blot

след от жидкости или чернил; часто небольшое тёмное пятно

B1Rarely

There is an ink blot on the page.

B
🇬🇧en
blotch

неровное, большое пятно; часто неприятное или заметное

B1Rarely

There is a red blotch on his shirt.

B
🇬🇧en
blemish

дефект или недостаток, часто про кожу; не всегда просто пятно

B1Rarely

A blemish appeared on her cheek.

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What does stain mean?

visible mark

How do you pronounce stain?

stain is pronounced as /ə ˈsteɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is stain used in a sentence?

A ketchup stain appeared on his trousers after lunch. Translation: После обеда на его брюках появилось пятно от кетчупа.

Is stain part of Household chores vocabulary?

Yes, stain (пятно) can be learned in the Household chores topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is stain part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, stain (пятно) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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