repugnando

[ʁe.puɡˈnɐ̃.du]
verb
repugnating; causing repugnance or disgust
1. present participle of 'repugnar' - expressing strong dislike, opposition, or disgust toward something
The idea of eating insects is repugnating to many Western cultures.
A ideia de comer insetos é repugnando para muitas culturas ocidentais.
2. actively opposing or conflicting with something; being in contradiction
His behavior was repugnating against all moral principles.
Seu comportamento estava repugnando contra todos os princípios morais.
3. causing revulsion or aversion through offensive or disgusting qualities
The smell from the garbage was repugnating.
O cheiro do lixo era repugnante.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'repugnando' is primarily used in formal writing or speeches. In everyday conversation, Brazilians tend to favor simpler alternatives like 'nojento' (disgusting) or 'asqueroso' (gross). The word carries a somewhat literary or elevated tone and is frequently encountered in academic, legal, or journalistic contexts.
NYC Slang
grossing out; totally nasty
Synonyms / Sinônimos
repugnantenojentoasquerosoabomináveldesagradávelofensivo
Antonyms / Antônimos
agradávelatraenteapetitososedutorencantador

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repugnando
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
repugnando
Common in both spoken and written Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
repugnando
Used in formal contexts; colloquially replaced with 'nojento' or 'asqueroso'
Portugal
repugnando
Less frequently used; Portuguese prefer 'repugnante' (adjective form)

Related Words

repugnarrepugnânciarepugnanteaversãonojodesgosto

Related Idioms & Phrases

repugnar a alguém
ser repugnante ao bom senso
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