Translation of "vela" to English

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Dictionary translations for "vela"

la vela f noun

pl. velas

candle [ˈkændl] (iluminación)

La vela se apagó sola.

The candle went out by itself.

sail [seɪl] (náut)

Una ráfaga de viento llenó las velas.

A blast of wind swelled the sails.

wakefulness (insomnio)

velar verb Conjugation

velo / velé / velado

veil [veɪl] (cubrir con velo)

Esta novia se está cubriendo la cara con un velo.

This bride is covering her face with a veil.

watch [wɔtʃ]

hide [haɪd] (cubrir)

expose [eksˈpəuzeɪ] (foto)

glaze [ɡleɪz] (pintura)

stay awake (no dormir)

stay up (no acostarse)

keep watch (hacer guardia)

keep vigil (rel)

look [luk]

other translations 7

hide

Phrases with "vela" (2)

embarcación a vela navegación a vela

Contexts with "vela"

La vela se apagó sola. The candle went out by itself.

La vela se está derritiendo. The candle is melting down.

Una vela iluminaba la habitación. A candle lighted the room.

Encendió una vela en la oscuridad. He lit a candle in the dark.

No puedo encender esta vela. Está mojada. I cannot light this candle. It's wet.

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