aroma
“aroma” means “scent” in Spanish (a pleasant or distinctive smell).
scent
Also: aroma, fragrance
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Me encanta el aroma del café por la mañana.
A1I love the scent of coffee in the morning.
Las flores del jardín desprenden un aroma dulce.
A2The flowers in the garden give off a sweet fragrance.
El vino tiene un aroma frutal muy intenso.
B1The wine has a very intense fruity aroma.
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Which of the following is the correct way to say 'The delicious aroma'?
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Originally from a Greek word meaning 'seasoning' or 'sweet spice,' it traveled through Latin before becoming the Spanish word we use for pleasant scents.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'el aroma' and not 'la aroma'?
Spanish has a group of words ending in '-ma' (like 'problema', 'idioma', and 'aroma') that come from Greek. These words are masculine, even though they look feminine because of the '-a' ending.
Is 'aroma' the same as 'perfume'?
Not exactly. 'Perfume' usually refers to a product you buy in a bottle, while 'aroma' refers to the natural smell of things like coffee, rain, or flowers.