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cheirava a

smelled of

→ cheirar
phrase Rare #32,710
smelled of Used to describe the smell someone or something gave off. It can also be translated as “smelled like.”
PO: A cozinha cheirava a pão recém-assado.
EN: The kitchen smelled of freshly baked bread.

E cheirava a terra.

And it smelled of earth.

— O Labirinto do Fauno (2006)

Ele cheirava a merda.

He smelled like shit.

Maria cheirava a baunilha.

Maria smelled like vanilla.

— O Tambor (1979)

A sala cheirava a tabaco.

The room smelled of tobacco.

Ela era uma garçonete e sempre cheirava a talco de bebê e queijo.

She was a waitress and always smelled of baby powder and cheese.

— It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)

Ele cheirava a vômito.

He smelled like vomit.

— Anatomia de uma Queda (2023)

Dentro da colmeia, cheirava a mel.

Inside the beehive, it smelled of honey.