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    Perfume (en. Perfume)

    /peɾˈfume/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A liquid substance with fragrance applied to the body or objects to scent them.
    I like the perfume he/she is wearing.
    Me gusta el perfume que lleva puesto.
    A collection of pleasant odors that emanate from certain flowers or fruits.
    The perfume of roses is charming.
    El perfume de las rosas es encantador.
    The fragrance of a product, especially cosmetics or soaps.
    This soap has a very soft fragrance.
    Este jabón tiene un perfume muy suave.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'perfumare', which means 'to smoke through', referring to the use of scents in rituals.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to apply perfume
    To apply fragrance to the body.
    echarse perfume
    women's perfume
    A fragrance considered attractive to women.
    perfume de mujer
    men's perfume
    A fragrance intended for men.
    perfume de hombre

    Related Words

    aroma
    Pleasant smell or fragrance.
    aroma
    fragrance
    A substance that produces a pleasant odor.
    fragancia
    essence
    A concentrated substance that gives scent to a perfume.
    esencia

    Slang Meanings

    Intense smell
    That perfume is very strong; it leaves your clothes with an intense smell.
    Ese perfume es muy fuerte, te deja la ropa con olor intenso.
    Freshness
    She always arrives with a fresh and pleasant perfume.
    Ella siempre llega con un perfume fresco y agradable.