repellent in Portuguese
repellent in Portuguese is repugnante, repelente — repellent means causing strong dislike or disgust.
repellent in Portuguese
repugnante
Repulsive, inspiring aversion.
repelente
(physics, now, rare) Tending or able to repel; driving back.
What does "repellent" mean?
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adjective Causing strong dislike or disgust.
"He found the whole idea morally repellent."
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adjective Able to keep something (water, insects) away.
"The jacket is made from a water-repellent fabric."
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noun A substance made to keep insects or other pests away.
"Don't forget the mosquito repellent for the camping trip."
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repellent in a sentence
- He found the whole idea morally repellent.
- The jacket is made from a water-repellent fabric.
- Don't forget the mosquito repellent for the camping trip.
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What is "repellent" in Portuguese?
"repellent" in Portuguese is repugnante, repelente. repellent means: Causing strong dislike or disgust.
How do you use "repellent" in a sentence?
Example: "He found the whole idea morally repellent." In Portuguese, "repellent" is repugnante, repelente.
Are there other ways to say "repellent" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "repellent": repugnante, repelente.
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