Spanish Conversation · Level 150
30 words
Spanish word
aromático
Pronunciation
IPA/aɾoˈmatiko/
Meaning
- adjectivefragrant
Example
El café es aromático.
The coffee is fragrant.
More examples
El vino es aromático y tiene notas florales.
The wine is fragrant and has floral notes.
Core concept
Noticeable pleasant aroma that contributes to a better tasting experience.
Common phrases
café aromático
fragrant coffee
vino aromático
fragrant wine
aceite aromático
fragrant oil
Similar words
fragante: Obvious pleasant smell that wafts and registers immediately as pleasant.
perfumado: Perfume-like scent with notes that suggest an added or artificial fragrance.
oloroso: Pronounced odor that is strongly perceptible whether pleasant or not.
Definition in Spanish
Que posee un olor que realza la experiencia al oler o degustar, contribuyendo a una percepción agradable.
Word origin
The adjective comes from the noun aroma plus the suffix -ático (Latin -aticus), with aroma tracing back to Greek ἀρῶμα via Latin.
Usage tips
- In tasting contexts, aromático refers to the smell perceived on smelling (often before sipping) rather than the taste experienced on the tongue.
Other meanings
- sweet-smellingadjective
Opposites
- inodoroodorlessadjective
Related words
- aromatizararomatizeverb
- aromatizaciónaromatizationnoun
- aromatizadoaromatizedadjective