smell bad

smell bad(
smehl
 
bahd
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. oler mal
Your socks smell bad. Put them in the washer.Tus medias huelen mal. Ponlas en la lavadora.
b. apestar
This cheese smells bad. Are you sure it is safe to eat it?Este queso apesta. ¿Estás segura de que se puede comer?
c. heder
I don't want to go near the sewer. It smells bad and there are rats.No quiero acercarme a la cloaca. Hiede y hay ratas.
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