What does "vela" mean in English?

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Spanish

vela

English

candle

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Alternative translations of "vela"

sail
veil
watch
vigil

Examples of how to use "vela" in Spanish

Spanish
Encendió una vela para cenar.
English
He lit a candle for dinner.
Spanish
La vela se apagó con el viento.
English
The candle went out with the wind.
Spanish
Enciende la vela para iluminar la mesa.
English
Light the candle to illuminate the table.
Spanish
Compré una vela con olor a vainilla.
English
I bought a vanilla-scented candle.
Spanish
La iglesia tenía una vela encendida.
English
The church had a lit candle.

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Encendió una vela para cenar.

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