Translation of "velas" to English

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Dictionary translations for "velas"

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]

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Contexts with "velas"

Apaga las velas antes de acostarte. Put out the candles before you go to bed.

Una ráfaga de viento llenó las velas. A blast of wind swelled the sails.

La luz de las velas iluminaba la habitación. The candles made the room light.

Dios provee el viento, pero el hombre debe alzar las velas. God provides the wind, but man must raise the sails.

Miles de velas iluminaban la iglesia durante la ceremonia. Thousands of candles illuminated the church during the ceremony.

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