la vela
candle
Objeto alargado de cera con una mecha en el centro que se enciende para dar luz.
The word "vela" in Spanish has multiple meanings depending on the context:
- Candle: A stick of wax with a wick that is lit to produce light or for ambiance.
- Sail: The fabric attached to a boat or ship that catches the wind to propel the vessel.
For example:
- Encender una vela means "to light a candle."
- El barco tiene una vela grande means "The boat has a big sail."
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Examples
La vela se apagó con el viento.noun
The candle went out with the wind.
Encendí una vela en mi habitación.noun
I lit a candle in my room.
Sara compra una vela azul para su mamá.noun
Sara buys a blue candle for her mom.
Papá tiene una vela en la mesa.noun
Dad has a candle on the table.
Las velas pequeñas iluminan la sala.noun
The small candles light up the room.
¿Dónde puse la vela blanca?noun
Where did I put the white candle?
La vela amarilla está sobre la mesa.noun
The yellow candle is on the table.
¿Dónde pusiste las velas blancas?noun
Where did you put the white candles?
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