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'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.
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.