Cigarros (en. Cigarettes)

siˈɣarros

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A small cylinder of tobacco that is smoked.
He bought a pack of cigars for the party.
Se compró un paquete de cigarros para la fiesta.
Tobacco product presented in cylindrical form.
Cigars come in different brands and flavors.
Los cigarros vienen en diferentes marcas y sabores.
Cigar commonly associated with the act of smoking.
Smoking cigars can cause health problems.
El fumar cigarros puede causar problemas de salud.

Etymology

From the French 'cigarre', which comes from the mayan word yaguar.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Quit smoking.
To abandon the habit of smoking.
Dejar los cigarros
Used cigars.
Cigars that have already been smoked.
Cigarros usados
Luxury cigars.
High-quality and expensive cigars.
Cigarros de lujo

Related Words

to smoke
Action of inhaling smoke from a cigar.
fumar
nicotine
Chemical substance present in cigars.
nicotina
dependence
State of needing to consume cigars.
dependencia

Slang Meanings

Smoking
I don't like to smoke; I prefer to avoid cigars.
No me gusta fumar, prefiero evitar los cigarros.
Cheap cigar
Today I bought some cheap cigars at the store.
Hoy compré unos cigarros baratos en la tienda.
Joint
That guy always walks around with a joint in his hand.
Ese tipo siempre anda con un churro en la mano.