This is the 5807th most frequent Russian word.
пятно
"Пятно" means "spot" or "stain" in English.
Here, 'пятно' refers to a mark or stain on the shirt. It represents a physical spot on a surface—common in everyday descriptions.
На моей рубашке появилось пятно от кофе.
A coffee stain appeared on my shirt.
Here, 'пятно' is used metaphorically to indicate damage or blemish, referring to a reputational stain.
Его объяснение оставило пятно на его репутации.
His explanation left a stain on his reputation.
In this context, 'пятно' refers to colorful spots in artwork, describing visual patterns.