What is the Spanish word for "paraffin"?

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

English

paraffin

Spanish

parafina

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Examples of how to use "paraffin" in Spanish

English
Candles are often made from paraffin wax.
Spanish
Las velas suelen estar hechas de cera de parafina.
English
She lit a paraffin candle during the blackout.
Spanish
Ella encendió una vela de parafina durante el apagón.
English
The mechanic used paraffin to clean the parts.
Spanish
El mecánico usó parafina para limpiar las piezas.
English
Do you know what paraffin is?
Spanish
¿Sabes qué es la parafina?
English
They used paraffin to waterproof the boots.
Spanish
Usaron parafina para impermeabilizar las botas.

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Candles are often made from paraffin wax.

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