repugnancia
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la repugnancia(
rreh
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poog
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nahn
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syah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (revulsion)
a. disgust
Supimos que la leche estaba pasada al ver la cara de repugnancia que hizo Nina cuando la probó.We could tell the milk had expired by the look of disgust on Nina's face when she tasted it.
b. revulsion
Sentí una repugnancia profunda cuando olí la carne podrida.I felt total revulsion when I smelled the rotten meat.
c. repugnance
Su repugnancia al ver las reses muertas colgadas en el matadero era evidente.Their repugnance at the sight of the carcasses hanging in the abattoir was clear to see.
2. (dislike)
a. aversion
Me causa repugnancia pensar que ese despiadado salió libre.I feel aversion when I think that about how that ruthless criminal went free.
b. repugnance
La mayoría de la gente siente repugnancia hacia los comentarios racistas.Most people feel repugnance towards racist remarks.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿No te da repugnancia ese asqueroso?Don't you find that creep repulsive?
Me da repugnancia ver cómo los políticos tratan de engañar a la gente.I think it's disgusting how politicians try to pull the wool over people's eyes.
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