odore
smell
The Italian word for smell is 'odore'. It is a noun and can be used to describe the scent or aroma of something. For example, 'Che odore ha questa torta?' means 'What smell does this cake have?'. It can also be used to describe a bad smell, such as 'C'è un odore terribile in questa stanza' which means 'There is a terrible smell in this room'.
Example sentences using: odore
C'è un odore strano in cucina.
There is a strange smell in the kitchen.
This sentence describes a situation where there is a noticeable, odd smell in the kitchen. You would use this phrase when you want to express that something in the kitchen smells unusual, and it is catching your attention.
Il tuo profumo ha un bell'odore.
Your perfume smells nice.
This sentence is a compliment on someone's perfume. Use this phrase when you want to express that you like the smell of somebody's perfume. 'Bell'odore' here means 'nice smell', referring to the nice scent of someone's perfume.
L'odore del pane fresco è meraviglioso.
The smell of fresh bread is wonderful.
This sentence expresses enjoyment or appreciation for the smell of fresh bread. It is used when you want to express that you find the smell of fresh bread pleasing, comforting, or delightful.