Cigarrillos (en. Cigarettes)

/si.ɡaˈriʎos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A small cylinder of tobacco that is smoked.
He always carries cigarettes in his bag.
Él siempre lleva cigarrillos en su bolso.
A product obtained by rolling tobacco in paper.
I bought a pack of cigarettes at the store.
Compré un paquete de cigarrillos en la tienda.
Cigarettes of different brands and sizes.
I prefer blonde cigarettes over black ones.
Prefiero los cigarrillos rubios a los negros.

Etymology

From the Spanish word "cigar," with the suffix "-illo" indicating a diminutive.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to smoke cigarettes
To inhale tobacco smoke through a cigarette.
fumar cigarrillos
to quit smoking cigarettes
To abandon the habit of smoking cigarettes.
dejar los cigarrillos
to light a cigarette
To set fire to a cigarette to smoke.
encender un cigarrillo

Related Words

tobacco
A plant whose leaves are used to make cigarettes.
tabaco
to smoke
To inhale the smoke from cigarettes.
fumar
cigar
A tobacco cylinder thicker than a cigarette.
cigaro

Slang Meanings

Pipes
I'm going to buy some pipes for the party.
Voy a comprar unos pitos para la fiesta.
Crap and toss
Don't forget to bring your crap and toss for the break.
No olvides llevar tu caga y tira para el descanso.
Cigarettes
He always has some cigarettes in his pocket.
Siempre tiene unos fumarros en el bolsillo.