está repugnante

[ɛʃ'ta ʁepuɡ'nɐ̃tɨ]

verb phrase (estar + adjective)

is repugnant / is disgusting / is revolting

1. expresses that something is currently in a state of being repulsive, disgusting, or offensive to the senses or morality

This food is repugnant.

Esta comida está repugnante.

2. describes something that provokes disgust, aversion, or strong disapproval

His behavior is repugnant to everyone.

Seu comportamento está repugnante para todos.

NYC Slang

that's gross / that's disgusting / that's foul

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

está repugnante / está nojento / está asqueroso

common usage in everyday speech

São Paulo

está repugnante / tá nojento

informal contraction common in urban areas

Portugal

está repugnante / está repulsivo

formal usage; 'repulsivo' also used

estar com nojo de algo

ser uma afronta

ser repugnante à vista

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