Olorosas (en. Odorous)
o-lo-ro-sas
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Refers to something that emits a pleasant aroma.
Fragrant flowers fill the air with fragrance.
Las flores olorosas llenan el aire de fragancia.
Indicates substances that release a strong smell.
Fragrant spices are used in many recipes.
Las especias olorosas se usan en muchas recetas.
Describes a place that has a lovely aroma.
The garden is fragrant during spring.
El jardín es oloroso durante la primavera.
Etymology
From Latin 'odorosus', meaning 'having odor'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to smell like roses
Indicates a sweet and pleasant aroma.
oler a rosas
fragrant aroma
Refers to a strong and characteristic smell.
aroma oloroso
Related Words
odor
Perception of volatile substances in the air.
olor
fragrance
Pleasant aroma that arises from something.
fragrancia
aroma
Odor perceived by the sense of smell.
aroma
Slang Meanings
Odoriferous can refer to a person who uses a lot of perfume.
That boy always smells like something fragrant.
Ese chico siempre huele a algo oloroso.
Sometimes used to describe things that are pleasing or impressive.
That cake smells fragrant; it must be delicious.
Ese pastel huele oloroso, debe de estar delicioso.