invítame a fumar
/imbitame a fumaɾ/from spelling rules
The English phrase "smoke me up" can be translated into Spanish as invítame a fumar.
This phrase is used when making a request for someone to share a cigarette or other smoking materials with the speaker.
Did you know?
- If you use the verb invitar in a restaurant or bar, you might be understood as asking the other person to pay for your entire meal or drink, not just a cigarette.
- The verb fumar was likely borrowed from French fumer before entering Spanish, despite both languages having Latin origins.
- While invitar is the standard way to say 'to invite', in many Spanish-speaking countries, it is the most common way to describe a stranger 'treating' you to something.
Example conversation
Alejandro sees Elena lighting a cigarette outside.
- AlejandroHola Elena, invítame a fumar.Hi Elena, let me join you for a smoke.
- ElenaClaro, Alejandro, toma uno.Sure, Alejandro, take one.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias por invitarme.Thanks a lot for sharing.
- ElenaDe nada, no hay problema.You're welcome, no problem.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, fumar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
