fuma
FOO-mah
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ella fuma solo en las fiestas.
A1She only smokes at parties.
Mi tío fuma mucho y quiere dejarlo.
A1My uncle smokes a lot and wants to quit.
¡Fuma esto, es un tabaco de gran calidad!
A2Smoke this, it's high-quality tobacco!
💡 Grammar Points
Who is 'fuma' talking about?
This word is the 'he, she, it' or 'formal you' (usted) form of the verb 'fumar'. Use it when you are talking about someone else's habits.
Using 'fuma' as a Command
In friendly settings, 'fuma' is also how you tell a friend to 'smoke' something, like trying a specific brand of tobacco.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't use for yourself
Mistake: "Yo fuma."
Correction: Say 'Yo fumo'. The ending 'a' is for other people; 'o' is for you!
⭐ Usage Tips
Polite conversations
If you want to ask if someone smokes, it's more polite to ask '¿Usted fuma?' instead of just '¿Fuma?' until you know them better.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: fuma
Question 1 of 1
If you want to say 'He smokes a lot,' which sentence is correct?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'fuma' only apply to cigarettes?
No, it refers to the act of smoking anything, including cigars (puros), pipes (pipas), or even herbal products.
What is the difference between 'fuma' and 'fumas'?
Use 'fuma' for 'he/she/it' or 'polite you'. Use 'fumas' for a friend or family member (informal you).