How to Say "to sniff" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to sniff” is “oler” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
verbA2
using your nose to detect a scent
Examples
El perro olió mi mano y luego se fue.
The dog sniffed my hand and then left.
Olemos las flores antes de comprarlas.
We smell the flowers before buying them.
Hueles la leche para ver si está caducada.
You smell the milk to see if it's expired.
Direct Object
In this meaning, 'oler' takes a direct object (the thing you are smelling): 'Oler la sopa' (to smell the soup).
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