repugnante
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π In Action
El olor que salΓa de la alcantarilla era verdaderamente repugnante.
B1The smell coming out of the sewer was truly disgusting.
Muchos consideraron que su actitud egoΓsta era repugnante.
B2Many considered his selfish attitude to be repugnant.
Ella dijo que el sabor de la medicina era tan repugnante que no pudo tragarla.
A2She said the taste of the medicine was so repulsive that she couldn't swallow it.
π‘ Grammar Points
Always Stays the Same (Gender)
Since this adjective ends in '-e', it doesn't change its form based on whether the thing it describes is masculine (el) or feminine (la). It only adds an '-s' for plural: 'cosas repugnantes'.
β Common Pitfalls
Confusing Ser and Estar
Mistake: "Using 'estar repugnante'."
Correction: Always use 'ser repugnante'. This word describes an essential, lasting quality of something (it IS disgusting), not a temporary state (it is FEELING disgusting).
β Usage Tips
Use for Strong Feelings
Use 'repugnante' when 'malo' (bad) or 'feo' (ugly) isn't strong enough. It suggests a feeling of wanting to reject something entirely, whether physically (food/smell) or morally (actions/ideas).
βοΈ Quick Practice
π‘ Quick Quiz: repugnante
Question 1 of 2
Which of these words is the strongest synonym for 'repugnante'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'repugnante' be used to describe people?
Yes, but usually it describes their actions, behavior, or character, not their physical appearance. For example, 'Su crueldad es repugnante' (His cruelty is repugnant).
Is 'repugnante' stronger than 'malo'?
Absolutely. 'Malo' just means bad or poor quality. 'Repugnante' implies such a strong level of badness that it causes intense emotional or physical sickness and rejection.