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oler

Pronunciation: /oˈleɾ/

“oler” is a Spanish word. Its 6 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to smell (perceive by scent)
  2. to pry into, investigate (make inquiries where one is not welcome)
  3. to smell out, uncover (find out by prying)
  4. to smell (emit an odour)
  5. to suspect, have a hunch
  6. to inhale

In Spanish

  1. Percibir voluntaria o involuntariamente mediante los órganos olfativos.
  2. Adivinar o sospechar una situación.
  3. Inquirir con curiosidad y diligencia lo que hacen otros, para aprovecharse de ello o con algún otro fin.
  4. Emanar un olor.
  5. Tener una sospecha de algo.

Etymology

Inherited from Old Spanish oler, from Latin oleō. Cognate with English olfactor and odor.

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