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"Repugnante" is an adjective which is often translated as "disgusting", and "alucinante" is an adjective which is often translated as "hallucinatory". Learn more about the difference between "repugnante" and "alucinante" below.
repugnante(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (sickening)
a. disgusting
En Tailandia comí insectos y me pareció tan repugnante que casi vomité.In Thailand I ate insects and it was so disgusting that I almost threw up.
b. revolting
El repugnante hedor que salía del desagüe inundaba toda la cocina.The revolting stink coming from the waste pipe inundated the whole kitchen.
c. repugnant
Es repugnante que algunos hombres se crean que las mujeres son de su propiedad.It's repugnant that some men think they are the owners of women.
alucinante(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. hallucinatory
El músico escribió las canciones cuando experimentaba con drogas alucinantes.The musician wrote the songs when he was experimenting with hallucinatory drugs.
2. (colloquial) (wonderful)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. fantastic (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¿Qué tal tu viaje a Tailandia? - ¡Alucinante! Quiero ir otra vez.How was your trip to Thailand? - Fantastic! I want to go back.
b. amazing (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
El concierto fue alucinante por el show de luces.The concert was amazing because of the light show.
c. awesome (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Su fotografía es alucinante. Me encantan los retratos especialmente.His photography is awesome. I especially love his portraits.
