Spanish word

perfume

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾˈfume/

Meaning

  • masculine nounperfume

Example

Me gusta tu perfume.

I like your perfume.

Illustration for perfume (perfume)

More examples

¿Cuál es tu perfume favorito?

What is your favorite perfume?

Core concept

Concentrated aromatic liquid applied to the skin or clothing.

Common phrases

  • ponerse perfume

    put on perfume

  • perfume de rosas

    rose perfume

  • botella de perfume

    bottle of perfume

Similar words

fragancia: Pleasant or attractive scent found in products, flowers, or environments.
colonia: Light, refreshing scented liquid applied to the body or clothing for everyday use.
olor: Scent perceived from objects, people, or places, without implying pleasantness.
esencia: Concentrated aromatic extract obtained from plants or flowers and used in fragrances.

Definition in Spanish

Líquido aromático concentrado que se aplica sobre el cuerpo o la ropa para aportar o intensificar un olor personal.

Word origin

From Latin per 'through' + fumare 'to smoke', via Old French parfum into Spanish, originally referring to fragrant smoke and later to a concentrated scented liquid.

Usage tips

  • Colonia usually means a lighter, everyday scent; perfume implies a stronger, longer-lasting fragrance and is used for more intense or formal occasions.

Other meanings

  • scentnoun

Opposites

  • hedorstenchnoun

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