What does "detestable" mean in English?

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detestable

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detestable

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Alternative translations of "detestable"

hateful
loathsome
abhorrent
disgusting

Examples of how to use "detestable" in Spanish

Spanish
Su actitud es detestable.
English
His attitude is detestable.
Spanish
Ese olor es detestable.
English
That smell is detestable.
Spanish
Es detestable su comportamiento en público.
English
His behavior in public is detestable.
Spanish
Considero detestable la falta de respeto.
English
I find the lack of respect detestable.
Spanish
Encontré su actitud realmente detestable hoy.
English
I found his attitude really detestable today.

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Su actitud es detestable.

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