noun · verb
English to Spanish Dictionary

smell Meaning in Spanish (smell significado en español)

nounoler, olor
verboler
Sinónimos:aromafraganciaperfume
oler in English:smell
Phonetic:ˈoler
Plural: smells
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de smell en español es oler, olor. (El olor se refiere al sentido o la facultad de percibir olores a través de la nariz.)

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Definitions of Smell

  1. 1
    noun
    olor

    Smell refers to the sense or faculty of perceiving odors through the nose.

    El olor se refiere al sentido o la facultad de percibir olores a través de la nariz.

  2. 2
    verb
    oler

    To smell something means to detect its scent or aroma using your nose.

    Oler algo significa detectar su aroma o fragancia usando la nariz.

  3. 3
    verb
    oler

    When something smells, it emits a particular odor, which can be pleasant or unpleasant.

    Cuando algo huele, emite un olor particular, que puede ser agradable o desagradable.

Example Sentences

“The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.”

El olor a pan recién hecho llenaba la cocina.

“She leaned down to smell the roses.”

Se inclinó para oler las rosas.

“This milk smells sour; it might be spoiled.”

Esta leche huele agria; podría estar echada a perder.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

aromafraganciaperfume

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

hedorpeste

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

past tensesmelled
present participlesmelling
nounsmelliness
agent nounsmeller
adjectivesmelly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

smell a ratidiom

To suspect that something is wrong or that someone is being dishonest.

smell something fishyidiom

To have a feeling that something is not right or is suspicious.

smell of successexpression

To show signs of being successful or having achieved something great.