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    Repulsivo (en. Repulsive)

    /reˈpulsivo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That causes displeasure or rejection.
    The smell of the trash was repulsive.
    El olor de la basura era repulsivo.
    That has the ability to repel or reject.
    This material is water-repellent.
    Este material es repulsivo al agua.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'repulsivus', which comes from 'repellere', meaning to reject.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feel repulsion
    To experience a strong rejection towards something or someone.
    sentir repulsión
    to get along well/badly with someone
    To have a good or bad feeling towards a person who may be repulsive.
    caerle bien/mal a alguien

    Related Words

    to repel
    Act of rejecting or returning something.
    repulsar
    repulsion
    Feeling of rejection or aversion.
    repulsión

    Slang Meanings

    Something very unpleasant or that causes aversion.
    That food was repulsive; I couldn't eat any more.
    Esa comida estaba repulsiva, no pude comer más.
    An uncomfortable or unpleasant situation.
    The movie was so repulsive that I left the theater.
    La película era tan repulsiva que salí del cine.