What is the Spanish word for "candle"?

Learn how to say "candle" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

candle

Spanish

vela

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Examples of how to use "candle" in Spanish

English
A single candle lit the dark room.
Spanish
Una sola vela iluminó la habitación oscura.
English
She lit the candle during the storm.
Spanish
Ella encendió la vela durante la tormenta.
English
Please blow out the candle gently.
Spanish
Por favor, sopla la vela suavemente.
English
A single candle brightened the room.
Spanish
Una sola vela iluminó la habitación.
English
He bought a lavender candle today.
Spanish
Él compró una vela de lavanda hoy.

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