businessintermediatespain
Esto huele a chamusquina.
/EH-sto WEH-leh ah cham-SKEE-nah/
This smells fishy.
When to use it
Used when something seems suspicious or off in a business deal or situation. 'Chamusquina' refers to the smell of burning, implying something’s off.
In conversation
—El proveedor quiere cambiar los términos del contrato de la noche a la mañana. —Esto huele a chamusquina.
“—The supplier wants to change the contract terms overnight. —This smells fishy.”