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    Humo (en. Smoke)

    /ˈumo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Gaseous substance produced by burning something.
    The smoke from the fire could be seen kilometers away.
    El humo del fuego se podía ver a kilómetros de distancia.
    Clouds or columns of this substance that rise into the air.
    The smoke was tangled in the trees of the forest.
    El humo se enredaba en los árboles del bosque.
    Substance that can be harmful to health if inhaled.
    Tobacco smoke causes respiratory diseases.
    El humo del tabaco causa enfermedades respiratorias.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'fumus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there's no smoke without fire
    It means that if there are rumors about something, there must be some truth to it.
    no hay humo sin fuego

    Related Words

    smoker
    A person who smokes or consumes tobacco.
    fumador
    to smoke
    Inhaling smoke from a combustible substance.
    fumar
    smoking
    That emits smoke.
    humeante

    Slang Meanings

    Smoke in the context of marijuana.
    I saw him pass by with a bit of smoke.
    Lo vi pasar con un poco de humo.
    Smoke as a reference to lies or deceptions.
    Don't sell me smoke, I know it's not true.
    No me vendas humo, sé que no es verdad.