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é repugnante

[ɛ ʁe.puɡ.ˈnɐ̃.tə]
verb phrase (3rd person singular present indicative of 'ser' + adjective)
it is repugnant / it is disgusting / it is abhorrent
1. expresses that something is extremely offensive, disgusting, or morally objectionable
It is repugnant to treat people that way.
É repugnante tratar as pessoas dessa forma.
2. describes something that provokes strong dislike or aversion
The behavior was repugnant to everyone present.
O comportamento era repugnante para todos presentes.
NYC Slang
that's gross / that's disgusting / that's nasty
Synonyms
é abominávelé detestávelé asquerosoé nojentoé odiosoé revoltanteé repulsivo
Antonyms
é agradávelé atraenteé encantadoré delicioso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
é repugnante
standard usage, commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
é repugnante
standard usage, formal tone preferred
São Paulo
é nojento / é asqueroso
more colloquial alternatives often used instead

Related Idioms & Phrases

é repugnante aos olhos
é repugnante à moral
causar repugnância
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