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masculine

/aˈɾoma/

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Translation

aroma, scent

Word origin

From Greek arōma ('spice, sweet herb'), passing through Latin aroma. English 'aroma' comes from the same source.

Origin
Greek
Root
arōma
English cognates
aroma

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralaromas

Examples

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I love the aroma of coffee in the morning.

llenaba .

The scent of the flowers filled the garden.

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This wine has an aroma of red fruits.

¡ delicioso !

What a delicious aroma is coming from the kitchen!

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The scent of freshly baked bread whetted my appetite.

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