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deterrent in Spanish

deterrent in Spanish is disuasivo, deterrente, disuasor — deterrent means acting to discourage someone from doing something.

deterrent in Spanish

disuasivo
adj
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
deterrente
adj
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
disuasor
adj
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
disuasorio
adj
Serving to deter, preventing something from happening.
deterrente
noun
Something that deters.
disuasivo
noun
Something that deters.
disuasor
noun
Something that deters.

What does "deterrent" mean?

  1. adj Acting to discourage someone from doing something.
    "The fine is meant to have a deterrent effect on speeding."
  2. noun Something that discourages an action, especially through fear of consequences.
    "A visible alarm system can be a strong deterrent to burglars."
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deterrent in a sentence

  • The fine is meant to have a deterrent effect on speeding.
  • A visible alarm system can be a strong deterrent to burglars.
  • Nuclear weapons are often described as a deterrent rather than a weapon of use.

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What is "deterrent" in Spanish?

"deterrent" in Spanish is disuasivo, deterrente, disuasor. deterrent means: Acting to discourage someone from doing something.

How do you use "deterrent" in a sentence?

Example: "The fine is meant to have a deterrent effect on speeding." In Spanish, "deterrent" is disuasivo, deterrente, disuasor.

Are there other ways to say "deterrent" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "deterrent": disuasivo, deterrente, disuasor, disuasorio.

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