noun🔗ShareVelaA light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin."The candle on the table gave off a warm, soft light. "La vela sobre la mesa emitía una luz cálida y suave.materialenergyutilityitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVela de filtroThe protruding, removable portion of a filter, particularly a water filter."The plumber replaced the candle on the water filter, ensuring clean drinking water for the family. "El fontanero reemplazó la vela de filtro en el filtro de agua, asegurando agua potable limpia para la familia.utilityitemdeviceparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVelaA unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the SI unit candela."The old physics textbook described the candle as a unit of light intensity, but we now use the candela. "El antiguo libro de texto de física describía la vela como una unidad de intensidad luminosa, pero ahora usamos la candela.unitphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVelaA fast-growing, light-colored, upward-growing shoot on a pine tree in the spring. As growth slows in summer, the shoot darkens and is no longer conspicuous."The pine tree in the back yard had many beautiful candles sprouting in the spring. "El pino en el patio trasero tenía muchas velas hermosas brotando en la primavera.plantnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOvoscopiarTo observe the growth of an embryo inside (an egg), using a bright light source."The scientist carefully candle the chicken egg to observe the developing embryo. "El científico ovoscopió cuidadosamente el huevo de gallina para observar el embrión en desarrollo.biologyagricultureanimalscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSecarTo dry greenware prior to beginning of the firing cycle, setting the kiln at 200° Celsius until all water is removed from the greenware."The potter needed to candle the clay pots before placing them in the kiln. "El alfarero necesitaba secar las vasijas de arcilla antes de colocarlas en el horno.technicalprocessartmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMirar a contraluzTo check an item (such as an envelope) by holding it between a light source and the eye."To make sure the letter wasn't damaged, she candleed it against the lamp. "Para asegurarse de que la carta no estaba dañada, la miró a contraluz con la lámpara.itemutilityactiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
