tabaco
/taˈbako/masculine
Tobacco in Spanish is tabaco.
The word tabaco is used to refer to both the tobacco plant and the substance used for smoking or chewing. In medical or scientific discussions, the term Tabaquismo is used to refer to the habit of tobacco use or the act of smoking tobacco.
Meaning: leaves of certain varieties of tobacco plant (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the word Puro is used to refer specifically to a tobacco-filled cigar.
How do you pronounce it?
/taˈbako/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word tabaco may come from the Arabic word ṭubbāq, which actually refers to a different plant called Dittrichia viscosa.
- Historically, the Spanish Empire established a 'Estanco' system, a government monopoly that strictly controlled the production and sale of tabaco.
- The term tabaquera can refer to a tobacco box, but in some contexts, it can also mean a tobacco factory.
Examples in context
- Le gusta fumar tabaco.She likes to smoke tobacco.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for smoking tabaco.Tatoeba #1138401 by Shishir, translation #778831 by FeuDRenais2
- La pieza olía a tabaco.The room smelled of tobacco.This sentence is useful for describing a scent related to tabaco.Tatoeba #2141525 by marcelostockle, translation #507759 by CM
- Me gusta masticar tabaco.I like to chew tobacco.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for chewing tabaco.Tatoeba #5051965 by don_ramon, translation #1762348 by Amastan
- El tabaco es una planta originaria de América.Tobacco is a plant native to America.
- ¿Tienes tabaco?Do you have tobacco?
- Me gusta fumar pitillos después de comer.I like smoking cigarettes after eating.
- Mi abuelo siempre lleva cigarros en el bolsillo.My grandfather always carries cigars in his pocket.
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Example conversation
María and Alejandro are at a local market.
- María¿Venden hojas de tabaco aquí?Do they sell tobacco leaves here?
- AlejandroSí, hay un puesto de tabaco allí.Yes, there is a tobacco stall over there.
- MaríaGracias, voy a buscarlo ahora.Thanks, I am going to look for it now.
- AlejandroTen cuidado, el olor es fuerte.Be careful, the smell is strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tobacco” translations and entries tabaco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tabaco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
