apesta
/apesta/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'it stinks' is translated into Spanish as apesta.
apesta is used to say that something has a strong and unpleasant smell. This can be used literally to describe a physical odor or figuratively to describe a situation that is very bad or unpleasant.
How does it change in a sentence?
apesta is the third-person singular present indicative of the verb apestar. If the thing that stinks is plural, you must use the form apestan instead.
How do you pronounce it?
/apesta/
Did you know?
- If you want to describe an incredibly foul smell, you can use the intensifier apesta a rayos, which literally translates to 'it stinks like lightning'.
- In certain colloquial contexts, calling someone un pestoso can be a term of endearment for a mischievous child, similar to calling them a 'little rascal'.
- The noun peste can refer to a bad smell but is also the standard word for the 'Black Death' plague in Spanish history.
Examples in context
- Apesta.It stinks.This sentence provides a direct example of using apesta.Tatoeba #1369831 by Shishir, translation #1369138 by sacredceltic
- En tu cuarto apesta.It stinks in your room.This sentence shows how to use apesta to describe the smell in a specific location.Tatoeba #13425774 by frpzzd, translation #13425775 by frpzzd
- El baño tiene un olor desagradable.The bathroom has an unpleasant smell.
- Este queso huele fatal, ¡no lo comas!This cheese smells awful, don't eat it!
- Esta basura apesta.This garbage stinks.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are in the kitchen near a trash can.
- Alejandro¿Sientes eso?Do you smell that?
- LucíaSí, la cocina apesta.Yes, the kitchen stinks.
- AlejandroEs la bolsa de basura.It is the trash bag.
- LucíaVoy a sacarla ahora.I will take it out now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
