la vela→ candleSpanish word meaning
"la vela" is a A2-level Spanish word meaning "candle". Below you can find 13 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real Spanish conversations.
13 stories
Example Sentences
Birthday Party
Hay ocho velas encima.
There are eight candles on it.
My Birthday
Hay siete velas en el pastel.
There are seven candles on the cake.
Wedding Day
La iglesia está decorada con flores y velas. Parece mágica.
The church is decorated with flowers and candles. It looks magical.
The Housewarming Party
Emma puso velas por el salón.
Emma put candles around the living room.
Thanksgiving Dinner
La mesa se veía hermosa con velas y flores.
The table looked beautiful with candles and flowers.
The First Date
Las velas en la mesa creaban un ambiente romántico.
Candles on the table created a romantic atmosphere.
The Power Outage
Encontró algunas velas y cerillas.
She found some candles and matches.
Food Allergy Mix-Up
El lugar era pequeño pero hermoso, con manteles rojos y velas.
The place was small but beautiful, with red tablecloths and candles.
Mental Health Day
Más tarde, Sophie tomó un largo baño con velas aromáticas.
Later, Sophie took a long bath with scented candles.
Treasure Island
La Hispaniola dejó el puerto con el viento en sus velas.
The Hispaniola left the harbor with the wind in her sails.
The Dinner Party
Puse velas en el centro y doblé servilletas de tela para cada invitado.
I placed candles in the center and folded cloth napkins for each guest.
Meeting the Parents
La mesa del comedor estaba bellamente puesta con velas y bonitos platos.
The dining table was beautifully set with candles and nice plates.
Vegetarian Meal
Incluso había encendido unas velas para hacerlo especial.
He even lit some candles to make it special.
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