cigarrillo
“cigarrillo” means “cigarette” in Spanish (A small roll of tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking.).
cigarette
Also: small cigar
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Necesito salir a fumar un cigarrillo.
A1I need to go out and smoke a cigarette.
El paquete de cigarrillos cuesta diez euros.
A2The pack of cigarettes costs ten euros.
Por favor, ¿me das fuego para encender mi cigarrillo?
A2Please, can you give me a light for my cigarette?
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Which Spanish word is the most common synonym for 'cigarrillo' in Spain?
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This word comes from the noun 'cigarro' (cigar) combined with the common Spanish suffix '-illo,' which means 'small' or 'little.' 'Cigarro' itself is thought to derive from an indigenous Caribbean or Mayan word related to smoking rolled tobacco.
First recorded: 17th century (as cigarrillo, following the appearance of cigarro)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'cigarro' and 'cigarrillo'?
In most Spanish-speaking regions, 'cigarro' refers to a large cigar, while 'cigarrillo' refers to a standard, manufactured cigarette. However, watch out for Mexico and parts of Central America where 'cigarro' is often used to mean 'cigarette' instead.