How to Say "to emit" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to emit” is “despedir” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
verbC1neutral/formal
smoke or odor
Examples
La chimenea despide mucho humo al principio.
The chimney gives off a lot of smoke at the beginning.
Esa flor despide un aroma muy dulce.
That flower gives off a very sweet aroma.
Transitive Use
In this meaning, 'despedir' is used transitively, meaning it needs an object (what is being given off), like 'humo' (smoke) or 'olor' (smell).
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