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Etymology of the Spanish word candela

the Spanish word candela
derived from the Latin word candela (tallow candle, taper; waxen cord)
derived from the Latin word candere (be of brilliant whiteness, shine, gleam)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kand-

Derivations in Spanish

candelada, candelaria, candelizo, encandelar, candelilla, candelero, contracandela

Derivations in other languages

American-Spanish candelilla

Cognates

English candle, French chandelle, Italian candela, Latin candela, Portuguese candea, Provençal candela



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