Five Senses in Spanish

These words describe the five senses in Spanish: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

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Glossary · Spanish

  • 01
    vista[VEES-tah]
    sight
  • 02
    oído[oh-EE-doh]
    hearing
  • 03
    olfato[ol-FAH-toh]
    smell
  • 04
    gusto[GOOS-toh]
    taste
  • 05
    tacto[TAHK-toh]
    touch
  • 06
    frío[FREE-oh]
    cold
  • 07
    caliente[kah-LYEN-teh]
    hot
  • 08
    suave[SWAH-veh]
    soft
Five Senses in Spanish — vocabulary chart for English speakers

Example sentences

  1. La vista es muy importante para leer.

    Sight is very important for reading.

  2. Escucho con el oído para entender la música.

    I listen with my hearing to understand the music.

  3. El olfato me ayuda a oler las flores.

    My sense of smell helps me to smell the flowers.

  4. El gusto es para probar la comida.

    Taste is for trying food.

  5. El tacto me dice si algo está frío o caliente.

    Touch tells me if something is cold or hot.

  6. La manta es muy suave y cómoda.

    The blanket is very soft and comfortable.