How do you say "candle" in Spanish?

In Spanish, "candle" is la vela. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

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

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Questions about la vela

How do you say "candle" in Spanish?

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

Is la vela masculine or feminine?

la vela is typically feminine in Spanish. In Spanish, nouns have grammatical gender that affects article choice: use la (singular) or las (plural) with feminine nouns.

How is la vela used in a sentence?

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

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