English–Spanish

“incense” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsosahumerio

Pronunciation

IPA/inˈθjenso/

Example

¿Te gusta el incienso?

Do you like incense?

Illustration for incienso (incense)

How to say “incense” in Spanish

“Incense” in Spanish is incienso.

Resin or powder burned to create scented smoke.

Full entry for incienso: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with incienso

Encendí una varilla de incienso antes de dormir.

I lit an incense stick before going to sleep.

Tips for using incienso

  • Spanish incienso is not the same as the English verb to incense meaning 'to anger'; in Spanish it names the substance and normally behaves as a mass noun.

Other Spanish words for “incense”

¿Puedes pasarme el sahumerio, por favor?

Can you pass me the incense please?

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