Spanish Conversation · Level 5
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Spanish word
olor
Pronunciation
IPA/oˈloɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounsmell
Example
¿Qué olor es ese?
What's that smell?
More examples
Después de freír, quedó un olor persistente en la cocina.
After frying, a persistent smell remained in the kitchen.
Core concept
An olfactory impression reaching the nose.
Common phrases
olor persistente
persistent smell
olor rancio
rancid smell
Similar words
aroma: Pleasant smell associated with food or drink, often appetizing.
fragancia: Long-lasting pleasant scent used in soaps, detergents, or cosmetics.
perfume: Scented liquid applied to the body as a personal fragrance.
hedor: Extremely strong, foul smell that is noticeably unpleasant.
Definition in Spanish
Impresión olfativa que se percibe por la nariz cuando sustancias volátiles llegan al aire.
Word origin
From Latin odorem (stem odor-) via Old Spanish, originally naming the olfactory impression produced by volatile substances.
Usage tips
- 'Oler a' indicates that something smells like something, while 'tener olor a' states that something has that smell, often presenting the smell as a property.
Other meanings
- scentnoun
- stenchnoun
Related words
- olorosoodorousadjective