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“olfactory” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/olfaˈtiβo/

Example

La prueba olfativa fue sencilla.

The olfactory test was easy.

Illustration for olfativo (olfactory)

How to say “olfactory” in Spanish

“Olfactory” in Spanish is olfativo.

Properties relating to odors and the sense of smell.

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

Example sentences with olfativo

Tras un resfriado, la recuperación olfativa suele tardar semanas.

After a cold, olfactory recovery usually takes weeks.

Tips for using olfativo

  • In Spanish the adjective normally follows the noun (prueba olfativa) and must match gender and number, and avoid calling a person 'olfativo' when Spanish would say 'buen/mal sentido del olfato'.

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