How do you say "smell" in Spanish?

oler

Verb Noun

In Spanish, "smell" is oler.

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Pronunciation

Pronounce oh-LEHR, stress on the last syllable, with a tapped r closing the word.

Grammar notes

oler is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Puedo oler pan recién hecho.

I can smell fresh bread.

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How to remember oler

Oler is short and simple, easy to sniff out and remember quickly.

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Questions about oler

How do you pronounce oler?

Pronounce oh-LEHR, stress on the last syllable, with a tapped r closing the word.

Is oler formal or casual?

oler is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is oler used in Spanish?

oler is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Puedo oler pan recién hecho. (I can smell fresh bread.).

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