Spanish Conversation · Level 112
60 words
Spanish word
ahumar
Pronunciation
IPA/auˈmaɾ/
Meaning
- verbsmoke
Example
El chef va a ahumar el jamón para darle sabor.
The chef is going to smoke the ham to give it flavor.
More examples
Si dejas la parrilla mucho tiempo, puedes ahumar la casa.
If you leave the grill for too long, you can fill the house with smoke.
Core concept
Cured ham hanging over smoldering wood.
Common phrases
ahumar la carne
smoke the meat
ahumar la casa
fill the house with smoke
ahumar alimentos
smoke foodstuffs
Similar words
fumar: Takes in tobacco smoke from cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.
asar: Cooks food over direct high heat so the surface browns, as when grilling or broiling.
curar: Preserves food to extend its shelf life by methods like salting or drying.
Definition in Spanish
Llenar un lugar u objeto de humo o impregnarlo con humo procedente de fuego, tabaco o procesos culinarios.
Word origin
From Spanish humo + the verb suffix -ar, ultimately from Latin fumus 'smoke', giving a verb meaning to fill with smoke.
Usage tips
- Ahumar refers to exposing things to smoke, often to flavor or preserve food, whereas fumar means to smoke tobacco.