"Tabaco" is a masculine noun in Spanish.
/t̪aˈβa.ko/
"Tabaco" refers to the plant and the product derived from its leaves, primarily used for smoking products such as cigarettes, cigars, and pipes, as well as chewing tobacco. In the Spanish language, "tabaco" is commonly used across various contexts, including discussions about health, agriculture, and culture. Its frequency of use can vary, but it is often used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in public health discussions or agricultural references.
Los agricultores de Cuba cultivan mucho tabaco.
Farmers in Cuba grow a lot of tobacco.
Fumar tabaco puede causar enfermedades graves.
Smoking tobacco can cause serious illnesses.
Me gusta el sabor del tabaco en los puros.
I like the taste of tobacco in cigars.
Although "tabaco" isn’t commonly featured in many fixed idiomatic expressions, it appears in various contexts that showcase its cultural significance, particularly in relation to smoking and health.
Echar humo de tabaco.
To smoke tobacco.
Él echaba humo de tabaco mientras conversaba con su amigo.
He was smoking tobacco while chatting with his friend.
Estar en la nube del tabaco.
To be in a haze of tobacco smoke.
Nos encontramos en la nube del tabaco después de la fiesta.
We found ourselves in a haze of tobacco smoke after the party.
Pasar el tabaco.
To pass the tobacco (to share a smoke).
Siempre pasamos el tabaco entre amigos.
We always pass the tobacco among friends.
No es todo tabaco lo que reluce.
Not all that glitters is tobacco.
Él siempre parece feliz, pero no es todo tabaco lo que reluce.
He always seems happy, but not all that glitters is tobacco.
The word "tabaco" derives from the Taino word "tabacco," which referred to both the plant and the way it was prepared for use. The term was adopted into Spanish during the colonization of the Americas, where tobacco was first introduced to European settlers.
"Tabaco" remains an important word in discussions of health and culture, especially in Latin America, where tobacco cultivation has a historical significance.