Fumador (en. Smoker)

/fu.maˈðor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual who inhales tobacco or other substances smoke.
The smoker lit a cigarette on the terrace.
El fumador encendió un cigarrillo en la terraza.
A person who consumes cigarettes, cigars, or any tobacco product.
Smokers often have long-term health issues.
Los fumadores suelen tener problemas de salud a largo plazo.
Someone who has the habit of smoking regularly.
The moderate smoker sometimes tries to quit smoking.
El fumador moderado a veces intenta dejar de fumar.

Etymology

The term 'fumador' comes from the Latin 'fumator', which means 'one who smokes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

passive smoker
A person who inhales smoke from others without smoking themselves.
fumador pasivo
quit smoking
The process of giving up the habit of smoking.
dejar de fumar
social smoker
A person who smokes occasionally at social events.
fumador social

Related Words

tobacco
A plant whose leaves are primarily used to make cigarettes.
tabaco
nicotine
An addictive chemical substance found in tobacco.
nicotina
cigarette
A small rolled cylinder of tobacco that is smoked.
cigarrillo

Slang Meanings

Cigar
I'm going to light a cigarette while I wait.
Voy a encenderme un cigarro mientras espero.
Smoker
That smoker always has a cigarette on hand.
Ese fumón siempre tiene un cigarro a mano.
Stoner
At the party, all the stoners gathered on the balcony.
En la fiesta, todos los pachecos se reunieron en el balcón.