scent

• Sustantivo que designa un olor característico, especialmente agradable o distintivo, a menudo asociado con flores, perfumes o animales.

A noun referring to a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant or characteristic one, often associated with flowers, perfumes, or animals.

1. A2formal

   A distinctive, often pleasant smell, especially from flowers, perfume, or food.

   Aroma

   • The scent of roses filled the garden.
   • She wore a light floral scent.
   • The scent of fresh bread made him hungry.

   Sinónimosaromabouquetfragranceperfumeredolence

   Antónimosfetormalodorreekstenchstink

2. Animal trailB1formal

   A smell left by an animal that can be followed by other animals, especially for hunting.

   Rastro olfativo

   • The dogs picked up the scent of the fox.
   • The hunter followed the deer's scent through the forest.
   • The wolf lost the scent of its prey.

   Sinónimossignspoortracktrail

3. Hint or traceB2formal

   A small amount or sign of something that suggests its presence.

   Rastro o indicio

   • There was a scent of danger in the air.
   • He detected a scent of sarcasm in her voice.
   • The room held a faint scent of old books.

   Sinónimoshintsmacksuggestiontingetracewhiff

• Verbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de detectar o percibir un olor, o de dar a algo un olor determinado.

A verb used to indicate the act of detecting or perceiving an odor, or of giving a particular smell to something.

1. Detect by smellB1formal

   To perceive or detect something by the sense of smell.

   Oler, percibir por el olfato

   • The dog scented the rabbit hiding in the bushes.
   • She scented the perfume as soon as she entered the room.
   • He scented smoke coming from the kitchen.

   Sinónimoscatchdetectperceivesmellsniff

2. Suspect or senseB2formal

   To have a feeling or suspicion that something is present or about to happen.

   Oler, presentir

   • The detective scented a trap in the suspect's story.
   • She scented trouble when she saw the angry crowd.
   • He scented an opportunity to negotiate a better deal.

   Sinónimosdetectdiscernperceivesensesmellsniff outsuspect

Variantes phrasalscent out