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Spanish word
repelente
Pronunciation
IPA/repeˈlente/
Meaning
- masculine nouninsect repellent
Example
Voy a comprar un repelente para el viaje.
I'm going to buy an insect repellent for the trip.
More examples
Aplica el repelente antes de salir al atardecer.
Apply the insect repellent before going out at dusk.
Core concept
Spray, lotion, or similar substance used on skin, clothing, or the environment to deter insects.
Common phrases
repelente de insectos
insect repellent
spray repelente
repellent spray
repelente para mosquitos
mosquito repellent
Similar words
antimosquitos: Liquid or lotion with ingredients that repel mosquitoes when applied to the body or clothes.
insecticida: Chemical product applied to kill or eliminate insects on contact or in treated areas.
mosquitera: Mesh fabric hung over beds or windows that keeps mosquitoes from entering sleeping spaces.
Definition in Spanish
Indica un producto químico o natural usado para alejar insectos de la piel o del entorno.
Word origin
From the verb repeler (from Latin repellere 'to drive back') with the nominalizing suffix -ente, so the word denotes a thing that repels insects.
Usage tips
- Phrases such as 'poner repelente' usually mean applying it to skin, so specifying 'para la piel' or 'para la ropa' clarifies whether it is for skin or clothing.