Spanish word

fragancia

Pronunciation

IPA/fɾaˈɣanθja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounscent

Example

¿Notas la fragancia en el aire?

Do you notice the scent in the air?

Illustration for fragancia (scent)

More examples

La fragancia de las flores llenó la habitación.

The scent of the flowers filled the room.

Core concept

Pleasant aroma that conveys a particular quality of an object or space.

Common phrases

  • fragancia floral

    floral scent

  • fragancia agradable

    pleasant scent

  • fragancia persistente

    persistent scent

Similar words

olor: Any smell present in the air or coming from materials.
aroma: Scent rising from food or drinks that relates to taste.
perfume: Perfume product concentrated for wearing on the body.
esencia: Concentrated fragrant oil that comes from plants or other substances.

Definition in Spanish

Sensación olfativa agradable que evoca una cualidad concreta de un objeto o de un ambiente.

Word origin

The term originates as a noun formed from fragante and traces back to Latin fragrantia, and it refers to a pleasing olfactory quality tied to an object or environment.

Usage tips

  • Although cognate with English fragrance, fragancia is less common for food or drink aromas, where speakers prefer aroma or olor.

Opposites

  • hedorstenchnoun

Related words

  • fragantefragrantadjective

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