What is the Spanish word for "repellent"?

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

English

repellent

Spanish

repelente

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Alternative translations of "repellent"

repulsivo
desagradable
rechazante

Examples of how to use "repellent" in Spanish

English
This insect repellent works very well.
Spanish
Este repelente de insectos funciona muy bien.
English
The smell of the spray was strongly repellent.
Spanish
El olor del spray era fuertemente repelente.
English
Her behavior toward him felt cold and repellent.
Spanish
Su comportamiento hacia él se sentía frío y repulsivo.
English
They described the paint as water-repellent and durable.
Spanish
Describieron la pintura como impermeable al agua y duradera.
English
A repellent coating kept the fabric dry.
Spanish
Una capa repelente mantenía la tela seca.

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This insect repellent works very well.

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