repellent
US /rɪˈpel.ənt/
UK /rɪˈpel.ənt/
1.
repelente, hidrófugo
a substance that deters insects or other pests from approaching or settling
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She sprayed insect repellent on her arms before going into the woods.
Ella roció repelente de insectos en sus brazos antes de ir al bosque.
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The new fabric is water repellent.
La nueva tela es repelente al agua.
1.
repelente, repugnante
able to repel a particular substance; not susceptible to it
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The coat is made of a water-repellent material.
El abrigo está hecho de un material repelente al agua.
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His arrogant attitude was deeply repellent to her.
Su actitud arrogante le resultaba profundamente repelente.