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    Fumes (en. Fumes)

    /fjumes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Vapor or gas that emanates from a substance, usually in a solid or liquid state.
    The fumes from gasoline can be harmful to health.
    Los fumes de la gasolina pueden ser perjudiciales para la salud.
    Smoke or vapor that produces a strong and unpleasant odor.
    The fumes from burnt food filled the kitchen.
    Los fumes de la comida quemada llenaron la cocina.

    Etymology

    From the English 'fume', which means 'vapor' or 'smoke'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exhaust fumes
    Gases emitted by a vehicle's engine.
    fumes de escape
    to be furious
    To be very angry or upset.
    estar en fumes

    Related Words

    vapor
    Substance in gaseous state that results from the evaporation of a liquid.
    vapor
    smoke
    Gaseous apparatus that results from the combustion of a material.
    humo
    toxic gases
    Gases that are harmful to health.
    gases tóxicos

    Slang Meanings

    To be upset or angry.
    He is in fumes because his bicycle was stolen.
    Está en fumes porque le robaron su bicicleta.
    To emit a strong or unpleasant odor.
    This place smells like fumes, we better go somewhere else.
    Este lugar huele a fumes, mejor vayamos a otro sitio.