Fumaba (en. Smoked)

/fuˈmaba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Inhale and exhale smoke from a substance, usually tobacco.
He was smoking a cigarette while waiting for the bus.
Él fumaba un cigarrillo mientras esperaba el autobús.
Consumption of herbs or psychoactive substances through smoke.
At the party, many were smoking marijuana.
En la fiesta, muchos fumaban marihuana.
To perform the action of smoking in the past.
When I was young, I used to smoke often.
Cuando era joven, fumaba a menudo.

Etymology

From the verb fumar in Spanish, which comes from the Latin 'fumare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

he smoked like a chimney
He smoked excessively.
fumaba como chimenea
they call him the smoker
A person known for smoking a lot.
le dicen el fumador
he smoked in secret
He smoked without anyone knowing.
fumaba a escondidas

Related Words

to smoke
Action of inhaling and exhaling smoke.
fumar
cigar
Rolled paper that contains tobacco.
cigarro
nicotine
Substance found in tobacco.
nicotina

Slang Meanings

To be high from smoking psychoactive substances.
After smoking, he was stoned.
Después de fumar, estaba fumado.
Smoking in a group or at a social gathering.
We gathered to smoke with friends.
Nos juntamos a fumar con los amigos.