Cigarrillo (en. Cigarette)

/siɡaˈriʝo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Small portion of tobacco rolled in paper.
He lit a cigarette while waiting for the bus.
Se encendió un cigarrillo mientras esperaba el autobús.
Small-sized cigarette, usually made of light tobacco.
He preferred to smoke cigarettes instead of cigars.
Prefería fumar cigarrillos en lugar de cigarros.

Etymology

Derives from the Spanish 'cigarro' with the diminutive suffix '-illo.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to smoke a cigarette
To light and consume a cigarette.
fumar un cigarrillo
to extinguish a cigarette
To put out the cigarette that is being smoked.
apagar un cigarrillo
lucky cigarette
Expression that refers to a cigarette smoked at a special moment, such as an achievement.
cigarrillo de la suerte

Related Words

cigar
Cylinder of tobacco larger than the cigarette.
cigarro
smoker
Person who smokes, especially cigarettes.
fumador
tobacco use
Dependency or habit of smoking tobacco.
tabaquismo

Slang Meanings

Cigarette butt
He always carries a cigarette in his pocket.
Siempre lleva un pitillo en el bolsillo.
Cigarette
I need to light a cigarette before going in.
Necesito encender un cigarrillo antes de entrar.
Cigarette butt
They threw the cigarette butt on the ground.
Tiraron la colilla del cigarrillo al suelo.