sniff

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de inhalar por la nariz para detectar u oler algo, así como el sentido del olfato o un rastro de olor percibido.

A noun referring to the act of inhaling through the nose to detect or sense an odor.

1. Sensing an odorA2formal

   The act of inhaling through the nose to detect a smell.

   olfateo

   • He took a sniff of the freshly baked bread.
   • One sniff of the perfume told her it was expensive.
   • The dog gave a quick sniff of the ground.

   Sinónimossmellsnuffwhiff

2. Inhalation soundA2informal

   A short, audible breath taken through the nose, often indicating a cold or emotion.

   sorbo nasal

   • She gave a loud sniff and wiped her nose.
   • I heard a sniff from the back of the room.
   • His sniff was a sign of his allergies acting up.

   Sinónimossnifflesnortsnuffsnuffle

• Verbo que designa la acción de inhalar aire por la nariz con un sonido, generalmente para detectar un olor o para despejar las fosas nasales.

A verb used to indicate the act of inhaling air audibly through the nose, typically to detect a smell or to clear the nasal passages.

1. Perceive by inhaling through the noseA2formal

   To smell something by taking air in through the nose, often to detect an odor.

   Oler aspirando por la nariz

   • The dog sniffed the ground to find the trail.
   • She sniffed the milk to check if it was fresh.
   • He sniffed the air and recognized the scent of rain.

   Sinónimosnosescentsmellsnuff

2. Inhale audibly through the noseA2informal

   To draw air into the nose in a way that makes a sound, often due to a cold, crying, or trying to clear the nose.

   inhalar audiblemente por la nariz

   • He sniffed loudly because of his allergies.
   • She sniffed back her tears during the sad movie.
   • Stop sniffing and blow your nose.

   Sinónimossnifflesnuffle

   Antónimosexhale

Variantes phrasalsniff out