perfume

• Substantivo que designa um cheiro agradável e característico, ou um produto cosmético que produz e espalha esse aroma.

A noun referring to a pleasant, distinctive smell, or a toiletry product that produces and spreads a fragrant odor.

1. Pleasant scentA2formal

   A distinctive and pleasant smell, often natural or artificial.

   Perfume

   • The perfume of fresh roses filled the garden.
   • She loved the perfume of lavender in the evening air.
   • The perfume of baking bread drifted from the kitchen.

   Sinônimosaromaattarbouquetessencefragranceredolencescent

   Antônimosfetormalodorreekstenchstink

2. Fragrant toiletryA2formal

   A liquid cosmetic product that emits a pleasant fragrance when applied to the body.

   Perfume

   • She sprayed a little perfume on her wrists.
   • He bought her a bottle of expensive French perfume.
   • The perfume had a strong floral scent that lasted all day.

   Sinônimoscologneeau de toilettefragrancescenttoilet water

• Verbo que significa aplicar perfume ou uma fragrância agradável em algo ou alguém, ou encher um ambiente com um aroma agradável.

A verb meaning to apply a fragrant scent to something or someone, or to fill a space with a pleasant odor.

1. Fill with a pleasant smellB2formal

   To fill or impregnate something with a sweet or pleasant odor.

   Perfumar

   • The flowers perfumed the entire garden.
   • Incense perfumed the air in the temple.
   • Fresh herbs perfumed the kitchen while she cooked.

   Sinônimosfragranceodorizescent

   Antônimosdeodorizereekstink

2. Apply fragrance to oneselfB1formal

   To apply perfume or a fragrant substance to one's body or clothing.

   Perfumar-se

   • She perfumed her wrists before going out.
   • He perfumed his handkerchief with a light cologne.
   • They perfumed their clothes with lavender oil.

   Sinônimosscent