Habana or Havana

07-30-2009, 10:10 PM

I am 18 and I've never understood the difference between "havana" and "habana". Why does some of my non-cubans say "havana" on the rapper and my cubans say "habana"? What is the difference?

Emjaysmash · 07-30-2009, 10:12 PM

I suppose its the Spanish and English spelling...?

NCRadioMan · 07-30-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaysmash

I suppose its the Spanish and English spelling...?

Yep. Same word, same meaning, same city.

Most non-cubans are from cuban seed and they want to capitalize on the word Havana (english) because everybody knows the mystique of cuban cigars, novice or not.

Cubans have "havana" (spanish) because that is what they are, I guess.

07-30-2009, 10:22 PM

but the non cubans are not from cuba. so why is it in english?

NCRadioMan · 07-30-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by crase21

but the non cubans are not from cuba. so why is it in english?

The tobacco is from cuban seed and they are primarily for the English (American) market. The rest of the world doesn't have that many non-cubans to choose from. The rest of the world smokes, primarily, cuban cigars. We are special.

07-30-2009, 10:30 PM

but the non cubans are not from cuba. so why is it in english?

Norcal_aaron · 07-30-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Yep. Same word, same meaning, same city.

Most non-cubans are from cuban seed and they want to capitalize on the word Havana (english) because everybody knows the mystique of cuban cigars, novice or not.

Cubans have "havana" (spanish) because that is what they are, I guess.

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

The tobacco is from cuban seed and they are primarily for the English (American) market. The rest of the world doesn't have that many non-cubans to choose from. The rest of the world smokes, primarily, cuban cigars. We are special.

That pretty much explains it. Its all about marketing my friend.

Don Fernando · 07-21-2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

The tobacco is from cuban seed and they are primarily for the English (American) market. The rest of the world doesn't have that many non-cubans to choose from. The rest of the world smokes, primarily, cuban cigars. We are special.

In Germany more than 50% of the cigars sold are non Cubans, in The Netherlands its close to 50/50. We don't have the huge selection you guys have, but all the main brands are represented on the European market.

RGD. · 07-30-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by crase21

what is the diiference between "habana" and "havana"? How does one know the difference? How to tell?

Ummm - I pretty sure its:

Habana = Spanish Spelling
Havana = English Spelling

Ron

Emjaysmash · 07-30-2009, 10:31 PM

Welcome, BTW...

icehog3 · 07-30-2009, 11:06 PM

We good here?

Genetic Defect · 07-30-2009, 11:14 PM

but why?

mikeyj23 · 07-30-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

We good here?

havana on or off?

Commander Quan · 07-30-2009, 11:22 PM

because when you smoke one your "Havana good time"

07-30-2009, 11:26 PM

You say potato, I say potato....wait that doesn't really work when you type it out

Emjaysmash · 07-30-2009, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GHC_Hambone

You say potato, I say potato....wait that doesn't really work when you type it out

icehog3 · 07-30-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GHC_Hambone

You say potato, I say potato....wait that doesn't really work when you type it out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoXo64dGh9c

Skywalker · 07-31-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Commander Quan

because when you smoke one your "Havana good time"

Nice!!!

I like that answer!!!

theonlybear4CORT · 07-31-2009, 03:04 AM

From your avatar you look like Stewart

ok back to the topic at hand.

Bax · 07-31-2009, 03:19 AM

OK, one more time from the top.

07-30-2009, 10:10 PM	#1
crase21 Guest Posts: n/a	Habana or Havana I am 18 and I've never understood the difference between "havana" and "habana". Why does some of my non-cubans say "havana" on the rapper and my cubans say "habana"? What is the difference? Last edited by crase21; 07-30-2009 at 10:19 PM. Reason: beter understanding

07-30-2009, 10:12 PM	#2
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