smelly

S2 W2

BrE /ˈsmelɪ/ AmE /ˈsmelɪ/

adjective en → es

1 BAD ODOR [attributive] [predicative] A2

having a bad smell or an unpleasant odor

hedoroso, maloliente, con mal olor

  • smelly food
  • be smelly

Collocations a smelly room · the smell is smelly

  • The fridge was full of smelly old cheese.

    El refrigerador estaba lleno de queso viejo con mal olor.

2 BODY ODOR [attributive] [predicative] B1

having a strong body odor, often because of sweat or lack of hygiene

con mal aliento, hedoroso, con olor corporal fuerte

  • smelly feet
  • be smelly

Collocations smelly armpits · the person is smelly

  • He has really smelly feet.

    Tiene los pies con un fuerte olor corporal.