Spanish Conversation · Level 90
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Spanish word
cigarro
Pronunciation
IPA/θiˈɣaro/
Meaning
- masculine nouncigarette
Example
No compres cigarros en la tienda.
Don't buy cigarettes at the store.
More examples
¿Me das un cigarro, por favor?
Can you give me a cigarette, please?
Core concept
A cylinder of shredded tobacco wrapped in paper.
Common phrases
echarse un cigarro
have a cigarette
pedir un cigarro
ask for a cigarette
colilla de cigarro
cigarette butt
Similar words
cigarrillo: Very slender paper-rolled cigarette meant for quick inhaling and light smoking.
cajetilla: Compact pack or box holding multiple cigarettes for sale and everyday use.
tabaco: Tobacco plant leaves, dried or processed into material for making smoking products.
puro: Long, broad tobacco roll wrapped in a full leaf and smoked slowly for taste.
Definition in Spanish
Tabaco picado enrollado en papel formando un cilindro para fumar; según el contexto puede distinguirse de un puro (hoja entera).
Word origin
From the indigenous Caribbean/Mayan word sikar 'to smoke', adopted into Spanish as cigarro and later producing the diminutive cigarrillo for the smaller paper-rolled cigarette.
Usage tips
- If context could mean a full-leaf cigar, speakers often distinguish by asking '¿cigarrillo o puro?'
Other meanings
- cigarnoun
Related words
- cigarrillocigarettenoun
- cigarreríatobacco shopnoun