How do you say "candle" in Italian?

In Italian, "candle" is la candela. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

la candela is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about la candela

How do you say "candle" in Italian?

In Italian, "candle" is la candela. It is a noun. The word is spelled la candela and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is la candela masculine or feminine?

Italian nouns are either masculine or feminine. The gender of la candela is reflected in its article: il/lo (masculine) or la (feminine).

How is la candela used in a sentence?

Use la candela as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how la candela fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Italian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.