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    Velador (en. Pedestal table)

    /beˈlaðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: In some places, it refers to a night guard.
    Example Sentence: The building's night watchman fulfilled his duty without issues.
    El velador del edificio cumplió con su deber sin problemas.
    Definition: Furniture or support that holds a lamp or candle to light up a room.
    Example Sentence: Place the nightstand next to the bed.
    Coloque el velador al lado de la cama.
    Definition: A person who is responsible for watching over or protecting a place.
    Example Sentence: The night watchman was attentive all night.
    El velador estuvo atento toda la noche.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'to watch' or 'to take care of.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: night watchman
    Common Phrase Meaning: A lamp used during the night to provide light while sleeping.
    velador de noche
    Common Phrase: to be a night watchman
    Common Phrase Meaning: Means to be attentive and take care of something or someone.
    ser velador

    Related Words

    Related Word: candle
    Related Word Description: Cylinder of wax with a wick that is lit to produce light.
    vela
    Related Word: light
    Related Word Description: Illumination or brightness.
    luz

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: In some contexts, it is used to refer to someone who is always attentive or alert.
    Slang Example: You are a night watchman, you are always aware of everything.
    Eres un velador, siempre estás pendiente de todo.
    Slang Meaning: Can refer to a friend who is available to help at any hour.
    Slang Example: That friend is a night watchman, always ready to lend a hand.
    Ese amigo es un velador, siempre listo para dar una mano.