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repellent in Spanish

repellent in Spanish is repulsivo, impermeable, repelente — repellent means causing strong dislike or disgust.

repellent in Spanish

repulsivo
adj
Repulsive, inspiring aversion.
impermeable
adj
Resistant or impervious to something.
repelente
adj
(physics, now, rare) Tending or able to repel; driving back.
repelente
noun
A substance or solution used to repel insects, dangerous animals, or other pests.

What does "repellent" mean?

  1. adjective Causing strong dislike or disgust.
    "He found the whole idea morally repellent."
  2. adjective Able to keep something (water, insects) away.
    "The jacket is made from a water-repellent fabric."
  3. 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 Spanish?

"repellent" in Spanish is repulsivo, impermeable, 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 Spanish, "repellent" is repulsivo, impermeable, repelente.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "repellent": repulsivo, impermeable, repelente.

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