How to Say "cigarettes" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “cigarettes” is “cigarros” — use this word for 'cigarettes' in most of Latin America, as it is the most common and general term.
cigarros
see-GAH-rrohssiˈɣaros
Examples
¿Tienes cigarros?
Do you have cigarettes?
Él no fuma cigarros.
He doesn't smoke cigarettes.
Compré un paquete de cigarros.
I bought a pack of cigarettes.
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'.
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.
cigarrillos
see-gah-REE-yossi.ɣaˈri.ʝos
Examples
¿Dónde puedo comprar cigarrillos?
Where can I buy cigarettes?
Por favor, dame un paquete de cigarrillos.
Please, give me a pack of cigarettes.
Dejó de fumar cigarrillos hace tres años.
She stopped smoking cigarettes three years ago.
Masculine Plural
Even though the word ends in '-s', remember that the article you use before it must also be masculine and plural: 'los cigarrillos'.
Mixing Singular and Plural
Mistake: “Quiero un cigarrillos.”
Correction: Quiero un cigarrillo. ('Un' is singular, so the noun must also be singular.)
Regional Usage of 'Cigarros' vs. 'Cigarrillos'
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