cigarrillos
“cigarrillos” means “cigarettes” in Spanish (rolled tobacco products).
cigarettes
Also: fags
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¿Dónde puedo comprar cigarrillos?
A1Where can I buy cigarettes?
Por favor, dame un paquete de cigarrillos.
A2Please, give me a pack of cigarettes.
Dejó de fumar cigarrillos hace tres años.
B1She stopped smoking cigarettes three years ago.
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If you are in Mexico and ask for 'cigarros,' what are you most likely asking for?
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The word is a diminutive of the Spanish word *cigarro* (cigar), meaning literally 'little cigar.' The root *cigarro* is thought to come from the Maya word *sikar*, which referred to smoking dried tobacco leaves.
First recorded: The root *cigarro* appeared in the 16th century; the diminutive form *cigarrillo* became widespread later as paper-rolled tobacco became popular.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I ask for a 'pack' of cigarettes?
The most common way is to say 'un paquete de cigarrillos' or 'una cajetilla de cigarrillos.' The word 'paquete' is generally understood everywhere.