
Cerca
to smell
01
avere odore, profumare
to release a particular scent
Linking Verb: to smell [adj]
Intransitive: to smell of sth
Example
The air smelled of salt and seaweed as we walked along the beach.
Right now, the kitchen is smelling of herbs and spices as the chef prepares the meal.
Yesterday, the bakery smelled of warm, freshly baked bread.
02
odorare, sentire
to recognize or become aware of a particular scent
Transitive: to smell sth
Example
She often smells the scent of roses in her garden.
Right now, I am smelling the flowers in the botanical garden.
Yesterday, I smelled a delicious fragrance coming from the bakery.
03
puzzare, male odorare
to emit an unpleasant or offensive odor
Intransitive
Linking Verb: to smell [adj]
Example
After days of rain, the stagnant water in the gutter began to smell.
The fish left out in the sun began to smell, signaling that it was no longer safe to eat.
The dumpster behind the restaurant smelled so bad that customers complained to the management.
04
intuire, sospettare
to intuitively detect or suspect something without concrete evidence
Transitive: to smell a situation
Example
The experienced detective could smell a lie from a mile away.
She smelled trouble when she noticed the suspicious behavior of her coworkers.
The seasoned journalist could smell a scoop when she stumbled upon an intriguing lead.
05
evocare, suggerire
to suggest or evoke a particular quality or feeling
Intransitive: to smell of a quality or feeling
Example
The quiet countryside smelled of tranquility and peace, offering solace to weary souls.
The salty sea breeze smelled of freedom and possibility, beckoning travelers to distant shores.
The old bookstore smelled of nostalgia, transporting him back to his favorite childhood stories.
Smell
02
odore, profumo
the distinct quality sensed by the nose, defining the essence of one's surroundings
03
atmosfera, ambiente
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
04
odore, profumo
the act of perceiving the odor of something
Esempio
The air smelled of salt and seaweed as we walked along the beach.
Right now, the kitchen is smelling of herbs and spices as the chef prepares the meal.
Yesterday, the bakery smelled of warm, freshly baked bread.
Coffee beans always smell enticing when freshly ground.

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