Olores (en. Smells)

/oˈloɾes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Quality of what is perceived by the nose, generally pleasant or unpleasant.

The odors of fresh food attract many people.

Los olores de la comida fresca atraen a muchas personas.

Emission of volatile particles that generate olfactory sensations.

The smells of flowers are very pleasant in spring.

Los olores de las flores son muy agradables en primavera.

Technique used in perfumery to create fragrances.

She has a special talent for combining odors in her perfumes.

Ella tiene un talento especial para combinar olores en sus perfumes.

From Latin 'odor', referring to olfactory sensations.

I have smelled an odor

Reference to having perceived a smell, usually subtly.

oído un olor

of good smell

Indicating that something has a pleasant aroma.

de buen olor

bittersweet odors

Refers to smells that can be pleasant but with a hint of displeasure.

olores agridulces

aroma

Pleasant smell, especially related to food or flowers.

aroma

fragrance

Substance that produces a pleasant smell.

fragancia

perfume

Liquid substance used to give scent, especially on the skin.

perfume

Strong or unpleasant smell.

That place has some very strange odors.

Ese lugar tiene unos olores muy raros.

Keen sense of smell.

She has fine smells, she can easily distinguish aromas.

Ella tiene unos olores finos, puede distinguir aromas con facilidad.