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Académico IELTS (Banda 8 y Superior) - Sabores y olores

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con gustos y olores que son necesarias para el examen IELTS académico.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
umami
[Sustantivo]

‌a taste that is not sour, bitter, salty, or sweet, found in some foods such as meat, etc.

umami

umami

Ex: The soy sauce added a burst umami to the stir-fry , enhancing its overall taste .
insipid
[Adjetivo]

describing food that has no flavor or taste

insípido, soso

insípido, soso

Ex: The sauce was insipid that it barely complemented the dish .
briny
[Adjetivo]

having the taste of salt

salado, salobre

salado, salobre

Ex: As the ship sailed through briny waters , sailors could taste the salt on their lips .
bland
[Adjetivo]

(of drink or food) having no pleasant or strong flavor

soso, insípido, desabrido

soso, insípido, desabrido

Ex: The cookies bland, missing the rich chocolate flavor promised on the package .
piquant
[Adjetivo]

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

picante

picante

Ex: The dish had piquant kick from the addition of fresh ginger and a dash of chili flakes .
astringent
[Adjetivo]

having a sharp, bitter, or sour taste

astringente

astringente

Ex: Astringent notes in dark chocolate can contribute to its complexity , adding a bitter and drying sensation .
nectarous
[Adjetivo]

having a deliciously sweet and pleasant taste

nectáreo, dulce como el néctar

nectáreo, dulce como el néctar

Ex: The tropical smoothie blended with fresh pineapple and coconut milk was nectarous and invigorating .
fetid
[Adjetivo]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

fétido

fétido

Ex: The sewer system malfunctioned , releasing fetid stench that wafted through the neighborhood .
skunky
[Adjetivo]

having a strong, pungent smell, often likened to the scent of a skunk

maloliente, hediondo

maloliente, hediondo

Ex: The refrigerator had broken down , causing all of the food inside to skunky and spoiled .
odoriferous
[Adjetivo]

having a distinct and often pleasant natural scent

odorífero

odorífero

Ex: The garden was filled odoriferous flowers , enveloping visitors in a fragrant embrace .
ambrosial
[Adjetivo]

describing food or aromas that are divine or heavenly

delicioso

delicioso

Ex: The jasmine tea had ambrosial quality , combining delicate floral notes with a soothing infusion .
musty
[Adjetivo]

having a stale, moldy, or damp odor, often associated with a lack of freshness and proper ventilation

que huele a moho

que huele a moho

Ex: The abandoned attic had musty smell , a result of long-term exposure to dampness and neglect .
musky
[Adjetivo]

having a strong and distinctive scent, often associated with musk or similar natural fragrances

almizclado, musgoso

almizclado, musgoso

Ex: The bedroom was filled with musky fragrance from the scented candles , creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere .
redolent
[Adjetivo]

having a strong, pleasant smell

aromático, fragrante

aromático, fragrante

Ex: The market redolent with the scent of spices and fresh produce .
malodorous
[Adjetivo]

having a strong and unpleasant smell

maloliente, hediondo

maloliente, hediondo

Ex: The trash heap behind the restaurant malodorous in the heat , attracting flies and pests .
rank
[Adjetivo]

having a strong and unpleasant taste or smell

rancio, pestilente

rancio, pestilente

foul
[Adjetivo]

having an extremely unpleasant taste or smell

repugnante, desagradable

repugnante, desagradable

Ex: The public restroom had foul atmosphere , with a combination of unpleasant smells .
putrid
[Adjetivo]

breaking down and rotting, typically referring to organic material

putrido, descompuesto

putrido, descompuesto

Ex: After days in the sun , putrid remains of the roadkill were impossible to ignore .
rancid
[Adjetivo]

(of food) having a spoiled or decomposed smell, typically due to the breakdown of fats or oils

rancio

rancio

offensive
[Adjetivo]

causing strong displeasure or disgust, particularly affecting the senses

Ex: The unwashed gym clothes left in the locker room created offensive atmosphere for anyone nearby .
dainty
[Adjetivo]

pleasing in taste

deliciosa, refinada

deliciosa, refinada

Ex: dainty morsels of sushi were a culinary delight , providing a harmonious fusion of tastes .
unpalatable
[Adjetivo]

describing food that does not have a pleasant taste

desagradable

desagradable

Ex: The pasta was overcooked and dry , rendering unpalatable despite the flavorful sauce .
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