This is the 12640th most frequent Spanish word.
mácula
Stain, blemish, or spot.
Here, 'mácula' is used to mean 'stain' or 'blemish' on a surface, denoting a mark or imperfection.
La mácula en la pintura arruinó su perfección.
The stain in the painting ruined its perfection.
In this context, 'mácula' metaphorically refers to a 'blemish' or flaw, highlighting its usage to describe something abstract like reputation.
No hay mácula en su reputación intachable.
There is no blemish on his impeccable reputation.
Here, 'mácula' is used in a medical context, referring specifically to the macula, an important part of the retina in the eye.