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Sniff

🇬🇧 UK //snɪf// 🇺🇸 US //snɪf//

Significado de Sniff

To inhale through the nose to detect a smell.

In simple words: To smell something by taking in air through your nose.

Sniff en una frase

• She decided to sniff the flowers in the garden.
• The dog began to sniff around for any hidden treats.
• He had to sniff the air to find the source of the smoke.
• I could sniff the delicious aroma of the food cooking.
• After a few minutes, she started to sniff softly from the cold.
• You should sniff the wine before tasting it.

Cómo usar Sniff

Use 'sniff' when talking about smelling something, often to detect a scent. It's neutral and can be used in most contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal situations.

Grammar pattern

sniff + object

Memory hint

Imagine a dog sniffing around with its nose to find something interesting.

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Sniff

• sniff around
• sniff out
• sniff deeply

Synonyms for Sniff

• inhaled
• breathe in
• smell
• detect
• perceive

Opposites of Sniff

• blow
• exhale

Common mistakes with Sniff

• Confused with 'scent' - 'sniff' is the action, while 'scent' is the smell itself.
• Using 'sniff' as a noun; it is primarily used as a verb.
• Overusing 'sniff' in formal writing.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Sniff

¿Qué significa Sniff?

To smell something by taking in air through your nose.

¿Qué significa Sniff en español?

To smell something by taking in air through your nose.

¿Cuál es la definición de Sniff?

To inhale through the nose to detect a smell.

¿Cómo se usa Sniff en una frase?

She decided to sniff the flowers in the garden.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Sniff?

The dog began to sniff around for any hidden treats.

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Sniff?

Algunas alternativas comunes son inhaled, breathe in, smell, detect, perceive.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de Sniff?

Significados opuestos incluyen blow, exhale.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Sniff?

Suele combinarse con sniff around, sniff out, sniff deeply.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Sniff?

Confused with 'scent' - 'sniff' is the action, while 'scent' is the smell itself. Using 'sniff' as a noun; it is primarily used as a verb. Overusing 'sniff' in formal writing.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Sniff?

US: //snɪf//, UK: //snɪf//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Sniff?

Use 'sniff' when talking about smelling something, often to detect a scent. It's neutral and can be used in most contexts. Avoid using it in overly formal situations.