oler
to smell
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/oˈleɾ/
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Cultural Note
Oler has a stem change from o to hue in stressed forms, gaining an 'h' at the start. The expression 'oler a chamusquina' means something smells fishy or suspicious. In Spain, flower markets and perfume culture make this verb part of daily life.
📝 Example Sentences
Las rosas huelen maravillosamente bien.
The roses smell wonderfully good.
¿Hueles algo raro en la cocina?
Do you smell something strange in the kitchen?