This is the 12784th most frequent Portuguese word.
velas
"Velas" in English means "candles" or "sails," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'velas' refers to 'candles,' objects made of wax that produce light when lit, showing its usage as a noun denoting a common object used in many rituals or ceremonies.
Acendemos as velas durante a celebração.
We lit the candles during the celebration.
Here, 'velas' stands for 'sails,' the fabric structures used in boats to catch wind and propel forward, highlighting its linguistic versatility depending on context.
As velas do barco estavam rasgadas pelo vento.
The sails of the boat were torn by the wind.
In this example, 'velas' indicates 'spark plugs,' components in an engine that ignite the fuel-air mixture, demonstrating another specialized meaning of the word in technical contexts.