Fragante (en. Fragrant)

/fɾaˈɡante/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That emits a sweet or perfumed aroma.
The garden is full of fragrant flowers.
El jardín está lleno de flores fragantes.
That produces a smell that can be pleasant or intense.
This herb is fragrant and is used in many recipes.
Esta hierba es fragante y se usa en muchas recetas.
Refers to something that has a distinctive aroma.
Freshly brewed coffee is fragrant.
El café recién hecho es fragante.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'fragrantem', which means 'that smells good'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fragrant smell
a pleasant smell
olor fragante
delicate fragrance
a subtle aroma
fragancia delicada
fragrant aroma
a pleasant and distinctive smell
aroma fragante

Related Words

fragrance
Substance that has a pleasant aroma.
fragancia
aroma
Smell that something emits, especially pleasant.
aroma
perfumed
That has perfume or aroma.
perfumado

Slang Meanings

Something that smells very good.
That new detergent is fragrant, I love it.
Ese nuevo detergente es fragante, me encanta.
Refers to a person who has a good smell.
He always arrives with a fragrant aroma.
Siempre llega con un aroma fragante.