velas

Meanings

• noun

  Candles used during religious or traditional celebrations in Latin America.

  - "During the festival, people light velas to honor their saints."
  - "The room was filled with the soft glow of countless velas."

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Variants

List of all variants of velas that leads to same result
Vela , vela , velum

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Etymology

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Derived from the Spanish word 'vela' meaning 'sail' or 'candle'.

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Trivia

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1. Velas are often made from beeswax or palm wax.

2. The tradition of using velas during celebrations dates back hundreds of years.

3. In some cultures, it is believed that the smoke from velas can carry prayers to the heavens.

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Related Concepts

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1. Candle: Velas are a type of candle used in Latin American traditions.

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Culture

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Velas are an essential part of various Latin American traditions, especially during religious celebrations such as the Day of the Dead and Christmas. They are often used to create intricate and colorful altars dedicated to saints or deceased loved ones.

How to Memorize "velas"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful altar filled with velas.
   - Visualize the soft, warm glow of a vela as it burns.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'velas' with 'candles' and 'religion'.
   - Remember that velas are used during celebrations in Latin America.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Velas are like 'Vibrant, Elegant, Latin, Altars'.

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