πούρο
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The Greek word for "cigar" is πούρο (poúro).
πούρο refers to a rolled bundle of tobacco made for smoking.
Meaning: rolled bundle of tobacco made for smoking (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is poúro.
Did you know?
- The word πούρο is borrowed from the Spanish word 'puro', rather than from a native Greek root.
- While 'cigar' in English is common, using the word πούρο in a Greek social setting often implies a sense of luxury or a specific ritualistic smoking experience.
- In Greece, the phrase καπνίζω ένα πούρο can be used to describe the act of savoring a cigar, whereas cigarettes are usually referred to as τσίγαρος.
Examples in context
- Μπορείς να καπνίσεις πούρο όταν μεγαλώσεις.You can smoke a cigar when you grow up.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use πούρο in a sentence about smoking.Tatoeba #13267751 by carlosalberto, translation #13267283 by AlanF_US
- Ας καπνίσουμε ένα πούρο μετά το γεύμα.Let's smoke a cigar after lunch.
- Έβαλε ένα πούρο στο καπνιστήριο.Eva-le ena puro sto kapnistirio.He put a cigar in the humidor.
Example conversation
Maria and Nikos are at a lounge.
- Μαρία MariaΝίκο, τι είναι αυτό στο χέρι σου;Níko, ti einai autó sto chéri sou?Nikos, what is that in your hand?
- Νίκος NikosΕίναι ένα πούρο από την Κούβα.Einai éna poúro apó tin Kúva.It is a cigar from Cuba.
- Μαρία MariaΔεν μου αρέσει η μυρωδιά του.Den mou arései i myriá Their tou.I don't like the smell of it.
- Νίκος NikosΣυγγνώμη, θα το σβήσω τώρα.Sygnómi, tha to svíso tóra.Sorry, I will put it out now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cigar” translations and entries πούρο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries πούρο, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
