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A small pile of white paper-wrapped cigarettes with brown filters lying on a plain surface.

cigarros

see-GAH-rrohs

nounmA1
cigarettes?most common meaning in Latin America
Also:cigars?can refer to cigars in some regions or older contexts

📝 In Action

¿Tienes cigarros?

A1

Do you have cigarettes?

Él no fuma cigarros.

A1

He doesn't smoke cigarettes.

Compré un paquete de cigarros.

A2

I bought a pack of cigarettes.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cigarrillos (cigarettes (very common in Spain))
  • puros (cigars)

Common Collocations

  • paquete de cigarros – pack of cigarettes
  • fumar cigarros – to smoke cigarettes
  • encender un cigarro – to light a cigarette

💡 Grammar Points

Making it Plural

This is the plural form of 'cigarro.' Since it ends in a vowel, we just add an 's' to make it plural.

Gender

This word is masculine. Even in the plural 'cigarros,' you should use masculine words with it, like 'los cigarros' or 'muchos cigarros'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Cigarro vs. Cigarrillo

Mistake: "Using 'cigarro' in Spain to mean a thin cigarette."

Correction: In Spain, 'cigarro' often implies a larger cigar, while 'cigarrillo' is the standard word for a cigarette. In Latin America, 'cigarro' is used for both, but usually means cigarette.

⭐ Usage Tips

Regional Differences

If you are in Mexico or Argentina, 'cigarro' is your go-to word for a cigarette. If you are in Madrid, try using 'cigarrillo' to sound more local!

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: cigarros

Question 1 of 2

What is the most common meaning of 'cigarros' in Latin America?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cigarros' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine. You say 'los cigarros'.

What is the singular form of 'cigarros'?

The singular form is 'cigarro'.