charuto
1. a cylinder of tobacco rolled in tobacco leaves for smoking
He enjoyed smoking a cigar after dinner.
Ele gostava de fumar um charuto após o jantar.
2. a high-quality tobacco product, often considered a luxury item
Cuban cigars are renowned for their superior quality.
Os charutos cubanos são renomados pela sua qualidade superior.
In Brazil and the United States, cigars are often associated with celebration, luxury, and masculine tradition. Cuban cigars hold particular prestige globally. In business culture, cigars are sometimes offered as a sign of respect or celebration. The phrase 'close, but no cigar' originates from early 20th-century American carnival games where cigars were prizes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
close, but no cigar - used to indicate a near miss or unsuccessful attempt
smoke and mirrors - often associated with cigar smoking in negotiations
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