How to Say "stench" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stench” is “peste” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a very strong, unpleasant smell
Examples
¡Qué peste hay en esta habitación! Abre la ventana.
What a stench in this room! Open the window.
El cubo de basura echa una peste insoportable.
The trash can is giving off an unbearable stink.
Gender of the word
This word is feminine, so you should always use 'la' or 'una' with it, even if the smell is 'masculine' in your mind!
Peste vs. Pesto
Mistake: “Using 'pesto' to mean a bad smell.”
Correction: Use 'peste' for smells. 'Pesto' is the delicious green Italian pasta sauce!
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