waft

• Sustantivo que designa un movimiento leve o suave de aire, o un olor que se percibe al ser transportado por dicha corriente.

A noun referring to a gentle, light current of air, or a scent or odor carried by such a current.

1. Gentle breeze or scentB2formal

   A light, gentle current of air or a faint smell carried by the air.

   Ráfaga suave o aroma

   • A waft of perfume entered the room.
   • A waft of cool air came through the window.
   • He caught a waft of freshly baked bread.

   Sinónimosbreathhintpuffscenttracewhiffzephyr

• Verbo que describe el movimiento o transporte de algo ligero por el aire, a menudo referido a un olor, sonido o brisa.

A verb used to describe the act of moving or being carried lightly through the air, often referring to a scent, sound, or breeze.

1. Move gently through airB2formal

   To move or be carried lightly through the air, often referring to a scent or sound.

   Moverse suavemente por el aire

   • The smell of fresh bread wafted from the bakery.
   • Music wafted through the open window.
   • A gentle breeze wafted the leaves across the garden.

   Sinónimosbillowdriftfloatflowglide

2. Float or driftB2formal

   To move or cause to move gently through the air or water.

   flotar o moverse suavemente

   • Smoke wafted upward from the chimney.
   • The boat wafted slowly down the river.
   • Her scarf wafted in the wind as she walked.

   Sinónimosdriftfloatflowglidehoverridesail