el humo
the smoke
Example Sentence
Había humo en el pasillo y tosía mucha gente.
There was smoke in the hallway and many people coughed.
Meaning
El humo is smoke, often linked to fire, poor air, or dangerous conditions indoors.
Common Phrases
- haber humo — for there to be smoke
- oler a humo — to smell like smoke
Example
Hay humo en el pasillo.
There is smoke in the hallway.
Common Mistake
Using es humo to report smoke; prefer hay humo to state presence in a place.