vapeo
/bapeo/from spelling rules
The English word "vaping" is translated into Spanish as vapeo.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Which one should you use?
The verb vapear (to vape) is an informal term for vaping.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Both vapeo and the verb vapear are commonly used in Mexico.
How do you pronounce it?
/bapeo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term vapeo is often categorized under the legal umbrella of consumo de productos de tabaco, even though the devices contain no actual tobacco.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the term vapeo is often used as a euphemism to distance the habit from 'smoking', as the word fumar implies combustion and tobacco.
- Because many technical terms for electronic devices are imported from English, you might see vapeo used in medical or regulatory documents in Spain, even though it is a relatively new linguistic development.
Examples in context
- Hoy en día, muchas personas han dejado de fumar y han comenzado a vapearToday, many people have stopped smoking and started vaping
- Me gusta probar diferentes sabores de líquidos cuando vapeoI enjoy trying different flavors of e-liquids when I vape
- La regulación del vapeo es un tema debatido en muchos paísesVaping regulation is a debated topic in many countries
- El vapeo puede ser una alternativa menos dañina al tabaquismoVaping can be a less harmful alternative to smoking
- El vapeo es común entre los jóvenes.Vaping is common among young people.
- Ella dejó el vapeo hace un mes.She quit vaping a month ago.
- No me gusta el olor del vapeo.I don't like the smell of vaping.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking at a cafe about health habits.
- Mateo¿Crees que el vapeo es malo?Do you think vaping is bad?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, creo que es poco saludable.Yes, Mateo, I think it is unhealthy.
- MateoMi hermano empezó con el vapeo ayer.My brother started vaping yesterday.
- SofíaEspero que lo deje pronto.I hope he quits soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
