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How do you say "to smell (something)" in Italian?
sentire
In Italian, "to smell (something)" is sentire.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced sen-TEE-reh. The stress is on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Sentire is a regular -ire verb. Past participle is sentito. It can mean to hear, smell, or feel.
Example sentence
Io sento il profumo.
I smell the perfume.
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How to remember sentire
Sentire is versatile, but in context it often means to smell. Think of the senses.
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Questions about sentire
How do you say "to smell (something)" in Italian?
In Italian, "to smell (something)" is sentire. It is a noun.
How is sentire written in Italian?
sentire is written using the standard Italian script.
How is sentire used in a sentence?
Use sentire as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Io sento il profumo. (I smell the perfume.).
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