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    Humos (en. Fumes)

    /'umos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Gaseous substances released when burning something.
    The fumes from the chimney are dangerous to health.
    Los humos de la chimenea son peligrosos para la salud.
    Vapor or mist that can be seen in the air.
    In the morning, there were fumes in the valley.
    En la mañana había humos en el valle.
    Elevated mood or excessive pride.
    He was filled with fumes after receiving the award.
    Estaba lleno de humos tras recibir el premio.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'fumus', which means smoke.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give off steam
    To get angry or be very upset.
    echar humos
    with airs
    With an air of superiority or arrogance.
    con humos
    kitchen fumes
    Referring to the vapors that arise when cooking.
    humos de la cocina

    Related Words

    smoke
    Gaseous substance resulting from combustion.
    humo
    vapor
    Gaseous state of a liquid.
    vapor
    mist
    Water vapor suspended in the air that limits visibility.
    neblina

    Slang Meanings

    To be angry or upset.
    When they didn’t give him the position, he filled with fumes.
    Cuando no le dieron el puesto, se llenó de humos.
    To be very proud or conceited.
    Since he bought the new car, he walks with a lot of airs.
    Desde que se compró el coche nuevo, anda con muchos humos.