Marlboro
/maɾlboɾo/from spelling rules
Marlboro is the Spanish term for the brand of cigarettes Marlboro.
Marlboro is used to refer to the specific brand of cigarettes. If you wish to be more explicit, you can use the phrase Marca Marlboro to say "brand Marlboro".
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾlboɾo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in parts of Central America, the word Marlboro has become a genericized trademark. People may use the term to refer to any cigarette, even if the brand in their hand is a completely different one.
- If you are in a shop in certain Caribbean regions, you might hear someone ask for 'un Marlboro' to mean a single cigarette rather than a pack.
- While the brand name is global, the pronunciation of the 'r' in Marlboro can vary significantly between a trilled Spanish 'r' and the English 'r' depending on the local dialect.
Examples in context
- Él fuma Marlboro rojos.He smokes red Marlboros.
- Solo quedan Marlboro en la tienda.There are only Marlboros left in the shop.
- Me compré un paquete de Marlboro.I bought a pack of Marlboros.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are at a convenience store.
- LucíaJavier, ¿puedes comprarme una cajetilla de Marlboro?Javier, can you buy me a pack of Marlboros?
- JavierClaro, ¿quieres los rojos o los lights?Sure, do you want the reds or the lights?
- LucíaLos rojos, por favor.The reds, please.
- JavierDe acuerdo, ya los tengo.Alright, I have them now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
