fumo
“fumo” means “I smoke” in Spanish (habitual action).
I smoke
Also: I am smoking
📝 In Action
Yo no fumo porque es malo para la salud.
A1I don't smoke because it is bad for the health.
Fumo un cigarrillo y voy contigo.
A2I'm smoking a cigarette and then I'll go with you.
A veces fumo en pipa.
B1Sometimes I smoke a pipe.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "fumo" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: fumo
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If you want to say 'I don't smoke' in a natural way, what would you say?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Latin word 'fumus', which means smoke or steam.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'fumo' also mean the physical smoke coming off a fire?
No, that is 'humo'. While they look similar, 'fumo' is the action of smoking, while 'humo' is the actual smoke you see.
Is 'fumo' used for electronic cigarettes (vaping)?
While some people use it, the more specific and modern word for vaping is 'vapeo'.