A1NounFeminine
la candela
candle
/kan-DE-la/
Plural: candele
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What does ‘candela’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Spegni le candeline sulla torta e esprimi un desiderio!
Blow out the candles on the cake and make a wish!
Le candele illuminano la tavola durante la cena romantica.
The candles illuminate the table during the romantic dinner.
About This Word
'Candelina' (little candle) is the word specifically for birthday cake candles. 'Non reggere una candela a qualcuno' (not hold a candle to someone) exists in Italian too.
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