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feminine
la candela
candle
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/la kanˈdɛːla/
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How do you say candela in Italian?
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/la kanˈdɛːla/
How do you pronounce candela in Italian?
candela is pronounced /la kanˈdɛːla/ in Italian.
Example sentences
La candela profumata è caduta dal tavolo e si è spezzata.
The scented candle fell from the table and broke.
Quella candela rossa è molto bella, ma è troppo cara per me.
That red candle is very beautiful, but it's too expensive for me.
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Why is it feminine?
Candela is feminine in Italian because it derives from Latin "candela" (feminine), which itself comes from the verb "candere" (to shine/glow); Latin nouns ending in "-a" were typically feminine, a pattern that Italian retained for this word.
What is the Italian word for candle?
The Italian word for candle is la candela — feminine.
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