What is the Spanish word for "repressive"?

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

English

repressive

Spanish

represivo

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Alternative translations of "repressive"

opresivo
coercitivo
restrictivo

Examples of how to use "repressive" in Spanish

English
Citizens protested against the repressive government.
Spanish
Los ciudadanos protestaron contra el gobierno represivo.
English
The government introduced repressive new laws yesterday.
Spanish
El gobierno introdujo nuevas leyes represivas ayer.
English
Her repressive upbringing affected her confidence greatly.
Spanish
Su educación represiva afectó mucho su confianza.
English
They criticized the regime for repressive actions.
Spanish
Criticaron al régimen por acciones represivas.
English
A repressive environment stifles creativity and speech.
Spanish
Un ambiente represivo ahoga la creatividad y la expresión.

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Citizens protested against the repressive government.

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