repugnante

reh-poog-NAHN-teh/re.puɣˈnan.te/

“repugnante” means “disgusting” in Spanish (causing strong revulsion).

disgusting

Also: repulsive, repugnant

Adjectivem/fB1

A cartoon child with a wrinkled nose and wide eyes showing extreme disgust while looking down at a puddle of bright green, lumpy slime on a wooden floor.

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El olor que salía de la alcantarilla era verdaderamente repugnante.

The smell coming out of the sewer was truly disgusting.

Muchos consideraron que su actitud egoísta era repugnante.

Many considered his selfish attitude to be repugnant.

Ella dijo que el sabor de la medicina era tan repugnante que no pudo tragarla.

She said the taste of the medicine was so repulsive that she couldn't swallow it.

Word Connections

Synonyms

asqueroso (nasty)
desagradable (unpleasant)
horrible (horrible)

Antonyms

agradable (pleasant)
delicioso (delicious)

Common Collocations

un olor repugnante – a disgusting smell
un acto repugnante – a repugnant act

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "repugnante" in Spanish:

disgusting→repugnant→repulsive→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: repugnante

Question 1 of 2

Which of these words is the strongest synonym for 'repugnante'?

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👥 Word Family▼

repugnar(to disgust, to be repugnant (verb)) — Verb

repugnancia(disgust, revulsion) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin verb *repugnare*, which means 'to fight back' or 'to resist'. When something is *repugnante*, it makes your body or mind instinctively fight against it and push it away.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: repugnantItalian: 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.