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    Tufo (en. Stink)

    /'tu.fo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Light and porous volcanic rock.
    Tufo is often used in construction due to its lightness.
    El tufo se utiliza a menudo en la construcción por su ligereza.
    Cloud of dense smoke or vapor.
    A puff of smoke came out of the oven when the door was opened.
    Un tufo de humo salió del horno al abrir la puerta.
    Bad smell or stench.
    The smell coming from the garbage can was unbearable.
    El tufo que salía del basurero era insoportable.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tuffus', meaning 'tufo' or 'soft rock'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in a tufo
    To be in a complicated or unpleasant situation.
    estar en un tufo
    to make a tufo
    To produce an unpleasant smell.
    hacer un tufo

    Related Words

    tufal
    Related to tufo or made of tufo.
    tufal
    tufina
    Type of material that contains tufo.
    tufina

    Slang Meanings

    Unpleasant or stinking smell.
    That food has a smell that I can't stand.
    Esa comida tiene un tufo que no puedo soportar.
    Complicated situation.
    I got into a mess for not doing my homework on time.
    Me metí en un tufo por no hacer mis tareas a tiempo.