No. 3,908 in Spanish
vela
"Vela" in Spanish can mean "candle," "sail," or "vigil," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Encendí una vela para iluminar la habitación.
I lit a candle to illuminate the room.
Here, 'vela' refers to a candle, typically used for lighting or decoration.
El barco avanzaba impulsado por el viento en sus velas.
The ship was propelled by the wind in its sails.
In this context, 'velas' means sails of a ship, which harness the wind to propel the vessel.
Pasamos la noche en vela esperando noticias.
We spent the night awake waiting for news.
'En vela' refers to being awake or sleepless, often due to anticipation or concern.
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