What is the Spanish word for "repel"?

Learn how to say "repel" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

repel

Spanish

repeler

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Alternative translations of "repel"

rechazar
alejar

Examples of how to use "repel" in Spanish

English
This spray will repel mosquitoes.
Spanish
Este aerosol ahuyentará a los mosquitos.
English
Strong soap often repels water from surfaces.
Spanish
El jabón fuerte a menudo repele el agua de las superficies.
English
The spray repelled mosquitoes last night.
Spanish
El aerosol ahuyentó a los mosquitos anoche.
English
She is repelling the insects with confidence.
Spanish
Ella está repeliendo a los insectos con confianza.
English
They have repelled several attacks successfully.
Spanish
Han repelido varios ataques con éxito.

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This spray will repel mosquitoes.

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