What is the Portuguese word for "to smell"?

Learn how to say "to smell" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to smell

Portuguese

cheirar

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Examples of how to use "to smell" in Portuguese

English
This flower smells very good.
Portuguese
Esta flor cheira muito bem.
English
I smell the flowers in the garden.
Portuguese
Eu cheiro as flores do jardim.
English
She smelled the new perfume yesterday.
Portuguese
Ela cheirou o perfume novo ontem.
English
We were smelling the cake baking.
Portuguese
Nós cheirávamos o bolo assando.
English
They will smell the food beforehand.
Portuguese
Eles cheirarão a comida antes.
English
If I smelled it, I would find out about the gas.
Portuguese
Se eu cheirasse, descobriria o gás.

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This flower smells very good.

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