puros
/puɾos/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'cigars' is translated into Spanish as puros.
The term puros is used to refer to cigars. It is important to note that Habanos refers specifically to Cuban cigars.
What does it mean word for word?
The word puros literally means 'pure' in its masculine plural form.
Which one should you use?
While puros is a general term for cigars, habanos is used specifically to refer to premium cigars from Cuba. Additionally, whereas cigarrillos refers to cigarettes, puros is the specific term used for large, high-quality cigars.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, especially Venezuela and Puerto Rico, Pitillos is used to describe small cigars or cigarette-sized cigars. In the Dominican Republic, Tabacos might be used for cigars.
How do you pronounce it?
/puɾos/
Did you know?
- In Puerto Rico, the word pitillo is used for small cigars, which is a surprising shift from its common use in other regions to mean a drinking straw.
- The Spanish word tabaco is the root for the English word 'tobacco', both deriving from the Taíno word tabacu used in the Caribbean.
- The word cigarrillo is a diminutive of cigarro, meaning that a 'cigarette' is literally understood as a 'little cigar'.
Examples in context
- ¿Fumas puros?Do you smoke cigars?This sentence is useful for asking if someone smokes puros.Tatoeba #9706722 by Shishir, translation #1886062 by CK
- Los puros cubanos se cuentan entre los mejores del mundo.Cuban cigars are among the best in the world.This sentence is useful for noting that Cuban puros are among the best in the world.Tatoeba #644634 by darinmex, translation #644633 by darinmex
- Me gustaría comprar algunos puros cubanos para una ocasión especial.I would like to buy some Cuban cigars for a special occasion.
- Vamos a fumar unos tabacos después de la cena.Let's smoke some cigars after dinner.
- Él compró varios puros para la celebración.He bought several cigars for the celebration.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a social gathering.
- Mateo¿Quieres probar uno de estos puros, María?Do you want to try one of these cigars, María?
- MaríaNo gracias, Mateo, no fumo puros.No thanks, Mateo, I don't smoke cigars.
- MateoEntiendo, pero huelen muy bien.I understand, but they smell very good.
- MaríaEs cierto, tienen un aroma agradable.That's true, they have a pleasant aroma.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
