perfumado
/peɾfumado/from spelling rules
The English word "scented" is translated into Spanish as perfumado.
perfumado is used to describe something that has a pleasant aroma. While perfumado is the standard adjective, you can also use the relaxed phrase Con olor a to express that something is scented with a specific source, such as a particular flower or spice.
Meaning: having a pleasant aroma (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word perfumado literally means "perfumed", as it is the past participle of the verb perfumar (to perfume).
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, perfumado must agree in both gender and number with the noun it describes. Use perfumada for feminine singular nouns, perfumados for masculine plural nouns and perfumadas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/peɾfumado/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the root of perfumado comes from the Latin 'per', meaning 'through', and 'fumus', meaning 'smoke'. This reflects the ancient practice of scenting spaces by burning aromatic resins and incense.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, the concept of being 'scented' extends to 'perfumado' meaning 'well-groomed' or 'dressed up', rather than just smelling of perfume.
- While English uses 'scented' for everything from candles to soaps, Spanish speakers often prefer the phrase con aroma a for food and drinks to emphasize a natural, pleasant scent rather than a chemical one.
Examples in context
- El jazmín es una flor muy perfumada.Jasmine is a very scented flower.
- El té de frutos rojos está aromatizado.The red fruit tea is scented.
- Estas velas son muy olorosas.These candles are very scented.
- Las rosas de mi jardín son muy fragantes.The roses in my garden are very fragrant.
- una vela perfumadaA scented candle
- jabones perfumadosScented soaps
- El jabón perfumado es muy suave.The scented soap is very soft.
- Compré un aceite perfumado para la casa.I bought a scented oil for the house.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are at a boutique shop.
- MateoEste spray perfumado huele muy bien.This scented spray smells very good.
- LucíaSí, es un aroma muy relajante.Yes, it is a very relaxing aroma.
- Mateo¿Quieres llevarte este producto perfumado, Lucía?Do you want to take this scented product, Lucía?
- LucíaNo, prefiero uno de flores.No, I prefer a floral one.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
