tobacco

S3 W2

BrE /ˈtɒbəkəʊ/ AmE /ˈtɑːboʊ/

noun en → es

1 PRODUCT A2

a plant that is grown to make cigarettes, cigars, and other products containing nicotine

tabaco

Collocations tobacco leaves · grow tobacco

  • The farmers grow tobacco for export.

    Los agricultores cultivan tabaco para la exportación.

2 HABIT B1

the habit of smoking cigarettes, cigars, etc., or the substance that is smoked

hábito de fumar, tabaco

Collocations tobacco use · quit tobacco

  • He has been trying to quit tobacco for years.

    Ha estado intentando dejar el tabaco durante años.

3 PRODUCT B1

a product made from the leaves of the tobacco plant, such as cigarettes or cigars

producto de tabaco

Collocations tobacco products · smoke tobacco

  • The company produces a wide range of tobacco products.

    La empresa produce una amplia gama de productos de tabaco.

1 CULTURE B2

a plant that has been used for centuries in many cultures, often as a ceremonial or medicinal substance

planta de tabaco con uso cultural

Collocations tobacco culture · ceremonial tobacco

  • Tobacco has a long history in Native American cultures.

    El tabaco tiene una larga historia en las culturas nativas americanas.

2 HEALTH B1

the harmful effects of smoking tobacco on health, including cancer and heart disease

efectos perjudiciales del tabaco en la salud

Collocations tobacco-related illnesses · health risks from tobacco

  • Smoking tobacco increases the risk of lung cancer.

    Fumar tabaco aumenta el riesgo de cáncer de pulmón.

3 TRADE B2

the business of growing, selling, and trading tobacco as a commodity

negocio del tabaco

Collocations tobacco trade · tobacco market

  • The tobacco trade is a major industry in many countries.

    El comercio del tabaco es una importante industria en muchos países.

4 PRODUCT B2

a specific brand or type of tobacco product, such as a cigarette or cigar

marca o tipo de producto de tabaco

Collocations tobacco brands · tobacco varieties

  • He prefers a mild tobacco brand.

    Prefería una marca suave de tabaco.

5 PRODUCT B2

the dried leaves of the tobacco plant, used for smoking or chewing

hojas secas del tabaco

Collocations tobacco leaves · smoke tobacco

  • The tobacco leaves are carefully dried and stored.

    Las hojas de tabaco se secan cuidadosamente y almacenan.