How to Say “Musk” in Spanish

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almizcle
/alˈmiθkle/masculine
The English word musk is translated into Spanish as almizcle.
almizcle refers to a greasy secretion characterized by a powerful odor.
Meaning: greasy secretion with powerful odour (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

almizcle is a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce it?

/alˈmiθkle/

Did you know?

  • The Spanish word almizcle shares an unexpected ancestral root with the Sanskrit word muṣka, which refers to the 'testicle' or 'scrotum'.
  • In old Spanish pharmacy texts, almizcle was treated not just as a scent but as a medicinal substance used to treat fainting and hysteria.
  • Almizcle entered the Spanish language via Andalusian Arabic, reflecting the deep influence of Moorish culture on the Iberian Peninsula's vocabulary for luxury goods.

Examples in context

  • El almizcle es uno de los mejores olores.
    Musk is one of the best scents.
    This sentence is useful for describing musk as one of the best scents.
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  • El almizcle es un aroma intenso y duradero.
    Musk is an intense and long-lasting fragrance.
  • El bezoar es utilizado en algunas medicinas tradicionales como el almizcle.
    Bezoar is used in some traditional medicines, such as musk.
  • Ese perfume tiene un aroma a almizcle muy agradable.
    That perfume has a very pleasant musk-like aroma.
  • Este incienso tiene un olor a almizcle muy fuerte.
    This incense has a strong musk smell.
  • El almizcle tiene un olor muy intenso.
    The musk has a very intense smell.
  • Este perfume contiene una nota de almizcle.
    This perfume contains a note of musk.
  • 3 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Sofía and Mateo are looking at perfumes in a store.

  1. Sofía

    Mateo, ¿te gusta este aroma?
    Mateo, do you like this scent?
  2. Mateo

    Sí, huele mucho a almizcle.
    Yes, it smells a lot like musk.
  3. Sofía

    A mí me parece muy fuerte.
    It seems too strong to me.
  4. Mateo

    Entonces busquemos otro diferente.
    Then let's look for a different one.

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