Cirio (en. Candle)

/ˈsi.ɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Large candle used during religious ceremonies or processions.

Example Sentence: The candle was lit during the midnight mass.

El cirio fue encendido en la misa de medianoche.

Definition: Candle used for decorative or ceremonial purposes.

Example Sentence: The candles adorned the altar during the celebration.

Los cirios adornaban el altar durante la celebración.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'cereus', which means wax.

Common Phrase: paschal candle

Meaning: Lit candle at the Easter Vigil.

cirio pascual

Common Phrase: to light a candle

Meaning: To set fire to a candle, usually in a religious context.

encender un cirio

Common Phrase: candle of worship

Meaning: Candle used in veneration ceremonies.

cirio de adoración

Related Word: candle

Description: Fire supported by a cylinder made of wax or paraffin.

vela

Related Word: candlestick

Description: Holder for multiple candles, which can be decorative.

candelabro

Slang Meaning: In some contexts, it can refer to something that shines brightly.

Example: That car is a candle in the dark.

Ese coche es un cirio en la oscuridad.

Slang Meaning: It can colloquially refer to someone who is always present at important events.

Example: She is the candle of the party, always ready to help.

Ella es el cirio de la fiesta, siempre lista para ayudar.