English–Spanish
“altar candle” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈθiɾjo/
Example
Colocaron el cirio en el altar para la ceremonia.
They placed the altar candle on the altar for the ceremony.
How to say “altar candle” in Spanish
“Altar candle” in Spanish is cirio.
Thick wax candle used on church altars and in processions.
Example sentences with cirio
El párroco bendijo el cirio antes de la misa.
The priest blessed the altar candle before Mass.
Tips for using cirio
- In general Spanish, vela names ordinary candles, while cirio is used in church or ceremonial contexts.