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é asqueroso

[ɛ ɐʃkɛˈɾozu]
verb phrase (copular verb + adjective)
is disgusting/is revolting/is gross
1. Third person singular present tense of 'ser' (to be) combined with the adjective 'asqueroso', expressing that something is disgusting, repulsive, or offensive to the senses
That food is disgusting.
Essa comida é asquerosa.
2. Used to express strong disapproval or disgust toward something morally reprehensible
His behavior is revolting.
O comportamento dele é asqueroso.
NYC Slang
that's gross/that's disgusting/that's nasty
Synonyms
é repugnanteé nojentoé repulsivoé abominávelé detestável
Antonyms
é deliciosoé agradávelé apetitosoé atraente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é nojento/é repugnante
Common alternatives in everyday speech
São Paulo
é asqueroso
Standard usage, widely understood
Portugal
é repugnante/é nojento
Asqueroso is less commonly used; alternatives are preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

que é asqueroso
ser asqueroso demais
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