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cigarros

see-GAH-rrohssiˈɣaros

“cigarros” means “cigarettes” in Spanish (most common meaning in Latin America).

cigarettesAlso: cigars

NounmA1
SpainLatin America
A small pile of white paper-wrapped cigarettes with brown filters lying on a plain surface.

📝 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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cigarros" in Spanish:

cigarettescigars

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

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👥 Word Family
cigarro(cigarette/cigar (singular)) — Noun
cigarrillo(little cigarette) — Noun
tabaquería(tobacco shop) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes
carrosjarrosbarros
📚 Etymology

Most likely from the Mayan word 'siyar,' which referred to smoking rolled tobacco leaves. It was adopted into Spanish during the colonization of the Americas.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: cigarFrench: cigare

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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'.