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repelente — meaning in English

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English meaning

repellent adjective Causing strong dislike or disgust.
revolting adj Causing intense disgust; repulsive.

Senses

repelente is used for these senses in English:

bug spray An insecticide for killing household pests.
repellent (physics, now, rare) Tending or able to repel; driving back.
revolting repulsive, disgusting

repellent — full definition

adjective Causing strong dislike or disgust.
adjective Able to keep something (water, insects) away.
noun A substance made to keep insects or other pests away.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Portuguese words

repugnante