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What does «ueler» mean in Dominican Spanish?
ueler
to smell
| Meaning | to smell |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | oler |
| Register | Colloquial |
«Eso empieza a uelé mal.»
That's starting to smell bad.
«Oler» with a u in front, the same sound that gives «güele».
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