What is the Spanish word for "smelly"?

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

English

smelly

Spanish

apestoso

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Alternative translations of "smelly"

maloliente
hediondo
fétido
oloroso

Examples of how to use "smelly" in Spanish

English
Please take out the smelly garbage.
Spanish
Por favor, saca la basura apestosa.
English
The smelly garbage needs to be taken out.
Spanish
La basura apestosa necesita ser sacada.
English
He wore smelly shoes after the long run.
Spanish
Él llevó zapatos apestosos después de la larga carrera.
English
That smelly cheese smells strong but tastes good.
Spanish
Ese queso apestoso huele fuerte pero sabe bien.
English
Please avoid the smelly fish at the market.
Spanish
Por favor, evita el pescado apestoso en el mercado.

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