What is the Spanish word for "smell"?

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

English

smell

Spanish

olor

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Alternative translations of "smell"

oler

Examples of how to use "smell" in Spanish

English
The wonderful smell of baking bread is here.
Spanish
El maravilloso aroma a pan recién horneado está aquí.
English
The smell of bread filled the room.
Spanish
El olor a pan llenó la habitación.
English
I love the smell after rain.
Spanish
Me encanta el olor después de la lluvia.
English
That smell reminds me of summer.
Spanish
Ese olor me recuerda al verano.
English
What is that strange smell here?
Spanish
¿Qué es ese olor extraño aquí?

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