This is the 6685th most frequent Portuguese word.
fumar
"Fumar" means "to smoke" in English.
In this sentence, 'fumar' is used in the context of smoking a tobacco product, specifically a cigar.
Ele gosta de fumar um charuto depois do jantar.
He enjoys smoking a cigar after dinner.
Here, 'fumar' means to emit smoke, describing what the wood does when exposed to fire.
A madeira começou a fumar depois de ser colocada no fogo.
The wood started to emit smoke after being placed in the fire.
In this use, 'fumar' refers to the act of smoking in general, indicating a restriction in a public setting.