fumo
FOO-moh
Quick Reference
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The Hidden 'I'
In Spanish, the '-o' ending on words like 'fumo' tells you that 'I' am the one doing the action. Because of this, you don't actually need to say the word 'Yo' (I) unless you want to emphasize it.
One word, two meanings
'Fumo' can mean both 'I smoke' (as a general habit) and 'I am smoking' (right this second). Spanish speakers use the context of the conversation to know which one you mean.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't add 'am'
Mistake: "Yo soy fumo."
Correction: Just say 'Yo fumo' or simply 'Fumo'. Using 'soy' (am) with 'fumo' is like saying 'I am I smoke' in English.
⭐ Usage Tips
Natural Sounding Spanish
If someone asks if you have a lighter, you might say 'No fumo' to explain why you don't have one. It sounds more natural than a long explanation.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: fumo
Question 1 of 1
If you want to say 'I don't smoke' in a natural way, what would you say?
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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'.