habano

Havana cigar

noun ah-BAH-noh Rare

Origin: From Havana (La Habana), the Cuban capital, famous for premium cigar production.

Usage Note

Habano is the standard Spanish word for a premium cigar made with Cuban tobacco, named after the city of Havana. As an adjective it also means 'of or from Havana' (a less common use). In everyday speech puro is a more generic word for any cigar, while habano carries a connotation of quality and prestige.

Examples

"Encendió un habano tras la cena."

Natural Translation

He lit a Havana cigar after dinner.

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