charuto
/ʃaˈɾu.tu/masculine
The English phrase "cigar" is translated into Portuguese as charuto.
A charuto is a rolled bundle of tobacco made for smoking. In some regions, you may encounter the specific terms charuto cubano or puro cubano to refer specifically to a Cuban cigar.
Meaning: rolled bundle of tobacco made for smoking (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. It is pronounced /ʃaˈɾu.tu/.
Did you know?
- While tobacco is native to the Americas, the Portuguese word charuto was not borrowed from an American language but from Tamil, a language spoken in India and Sri Lanka.
- Depending on the local region in Portugal, if someone offers you a charuto, they may be referring to a traditional cylindrical pastry rather than tobacco.
- Because of the Tamil influence, the word charuto is a linguistic relic of the historical trade links between the Portuguese Empire and India.
Examples in context
- Isto é um charuto.This is a cigar.Tatoeba #7200691 by iart61, translation #8270024 by XY
- Tom estava fumando um charuto.Tom was smoking a cigar.Tatoeba #5534223 by bill, translation #3726284 by CM
- Você pode fumar um charuto quando crescer.You can smoke a cigar when you grow up.Tatoeba #2456385 by MarlonX19, translation #13267283 by AlanF_US
- No meu país, é comum apreciar um bom charuto após o jantar.In my country, it is common to enjoy a good cigar after dinner.
- Vamos dar uma volta e fumar uma cigarrilha?Let's take a walk and smoke a cigarillo?
- Estou desejando fumar um puro cubano há dias.I've been craving to smoke a Cuban cigar for days.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Camila are at a lounge discussing a gift.
- LucasVocê viu o presente do meu pai?Did you see my father's gift?
- CamilaAquele charuto na caixa?That cigar in the box?
- LucasSim, é um charuto muito especial.Yes, it is a very special cigar.
- CamilaEle vai adorar esse presente.He is going to love this gift.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cigar” translations and entries charuto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
