smelling

• Describe algo que tiene un cierto olor, a menudo usado con un adjetivo para precisar el tipo de olor (por ejemplo, 'que huele dulce').

Describes something that has a particular odor, often used with an adjective to specify the type of smell (e.g., 'sweet-smelling').

1. Having a noticeable odorB1formal

   Having a particular smell, often used with 'of' or 'with' to indicate the source of the odor.

   que huele, oloroso

   • The room was smelling of fresh flowers.
   • His clothes were smelling with smoke from the campfire.
   • The kitchen was smelling strongly of garlic and herbs.

   Sinónimosaromaticfragrantodoriferousodorousredolentscentedsmelly

• Sustantivo que designa la acción o el proceso de percibir olores o aromas a través de la nariz, así como el sentido del olfato o la capacidad de detectar olores.

A noun referring to the act or process of perceiving an odor or scent through the nose.

incontable

1. Act of perceiving odorB1formal

   The action or process of using the nose to detect or perceive a smell.

   olfateo

   • The smelling of fresh bread made her hungry.
   • He found the smelling of the flowers very relaxing.
   • The dog's smelling of the ground led it to the hidden treat.

   Sinónimosolfactionsmellsniff

• Verbo que denota la acción de percibir u oler algo con la nariz, o de desprender un olor determinado.

A verb used to indicate the act of perceiving or detecting an odor with the nose, or to emit a particular smell.

verbo irregular

1. Perceive by noseA1formal

   To perceive or detect odors or scents using the sense of smell.

   Oler (percibir por la nariz)

   • I can smell fresh coffee brewing.
   • She smelled the flowers in the garden.
   • Can you smell smoke?

   Sinónimosdetectnosescentsniffwhiff

2. Have an odorA1informal

   To give off a particular smell, good or bad.

   oler

   • The milk smells sour.
   • These cookies smell delicious.
   • His shoes smell bad after the rain.

3. Suspect or detectB2informal

   To have a suspicion or sense that something is wrong or suspicious.

   Oler (sospechar)

   • I smell trouble coming.
   • She smells a rat in this deal.
   • Something smells fishy about his story.

   Sinónimosdetectintuitperceivescentsensesniff outsuspect

Variantes phrasalsmell outsmell up