Vela (en. Candle)

ˈbɛ.la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Cylinder of combustible material used for lighting.

I lit a candle to illuminate the room.

Encendí una vela para dar luz a la habitación.

Object that floats and is used in naval ceremonies.

The sails were raised to start the regatta.

Se izaron las velas para iniciar la regata.

Sign or symbol of prayer or remembrance.

I lit a candle in memory of my grandparents.

Encendí una vela en memoria de mis abuelos.

From the Latin 'candela', which means 'candle' or 'light'.

burn the candle at both ends

To do something recklessly that quickly consumes resources.

quemar la vela por los dos extremos

give someone a string

To give someone the opportunity to express themselves or act.

dar vela a alguien

to accompany someone

To accompany someone on a journey or activity.

hacer vela

there's no candle that can hold out

Indicates that something cannot last forever.

no hay vela que aguante

wick

Part of the candle that is lit.

mecha

wax

Material from which most candles are made.

cera

lighting

Action of providing light, which can be through candles.

iluminación

Candle of another kind, as in parties or celebrations.

We are going to buy candles for the birthday party.

Vamos a comprar velas para la fiesta de cumpleaños.

In sailing slang, it refers to future plans or projects.

That candle is on its way to fulfilling its purposes.

Esa vela está en camino a cumplir sus propósitos.