cheiro
smell; scent; fragrance
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈʃej.ɾu/
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Cultural Note
In Portugal, 'dar um cheirinho' (to give a little smell/sniff) is an affectionate way to say giving a quick kiss, especially to children. Brazil has one of the world's highest perfume consumption rates per capita.
📝 Example Sentences
Adoro o cheiro do teu perfume.
I love the smell of your perfume.
Que bom cheiro tem esta comida!
This food smells so good!
O cheiro a café de manhã é maravilhoso.
The smell of coffee in the morning is wonderful.