Humos (en. Smoke)

/'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.

From the Latin 'fumus', which means smoke.

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

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

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.