Huele (en. Smell)

/ˈwe.le/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To perceive smells through the sense of smell.
He smells a flower in the garden.
Él huele una flor en el jardín.
To indicate or suggest an aroma or a smell.
The food smells delicious.
La comida huele deliciosa.
Determination of a characteristic based on smell.
The solution smells of chemicals.
La solución huele a químicos.

Etymology

From Latin 'olēre', which means 'to smell'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smells like a cat
Indicates that something seems suspicious or unreliable.
huele a gato
smells burnt
It is used when there is a smell of something that is burning or has burned.
huele a quemado
smells like roses
Used to indicate something that is pleasant or positive.
huele a rosas

Related Words

to smell
Verb of which 'smells' is a form.
oler
sense of smell
Sense that perceives odors.
olfato
aroma
Pleasant smell.
aroma

Slang Meanings

When someone smells of alcohol.
That guy smells like a party.
Ese chico huele a fiesta.
Expression used to refer to a place with a bad smell.
That place smells like death.
Ese sitio huele a muerto.