tara

Definitions of tara
  1. noun
    (chemical analysis) a counterweight used in chemical analysis; consists of an empty container that counterbalances the weight of the container holding chemicals
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    contrapeso
    a weight that balances another weight
  2. noun
    a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
    synonyms: imperfección, mácula, tacha
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    antojo, mancha de nacimiento, rosa
    a blemish on the skin that is formed before birth
    corte, hoyo, mella, muesca
    an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
    lunar
    a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
    arañazo, rasguño, raspadura, raya
    an indication of damage
    quemadura
    a place or area that has been burned (especially on a person's body)
    mancha, zurrapa
    a blemish made by dirt
    verruga
    (pathology) a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus
    comedón, espinilla, punto negro
    a black-tipped plug clogging a pore of the skin
    quemadura de cigarrillo, quemadura de cigarro
    a burn mark left by a smoldering cigarette
    erupción
    an irregularly shaped spot
    dedazo, huella, señal
    a smudge made by a (dirty) finger
    rosa
    a soft red birthmark
    type of:
    apariencia, aspecto
    outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
  3. noun
    an imperfection in an object or machine
    synonyms: defecto, desperfecto, fallo, falta, imperfección, lacra, tacha
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    interferencia
    a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine
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    imperfección
    the state or an instance of being imperfect
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