cigarrillos
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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.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Plural
Even though the word ends in '-s', remember that the article you use before it must also be masculine and plural: 'los cigarrillos'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Singular and Plural
Mistake: "Quiero un cigarrillos."
Correction: Quiero un cigarrillo. ('Un' is singular, so the noun must also be singular.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Using the Singular Form
If you are talking about just one, use the singular form, 'cigarrillo.' If you need to refer to the whole category, use the plural, 'cigarrillos'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cigarrillos
Question 1 of 1
If you are in Mexico and ask for 'cigarros,' what are you most likely asking for?
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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.