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“oil lamp” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kanˈdil/

Example

El candil está encendido.

The oil lamp is lit.

Illustration for candil (oil lamp)

How to say “oil lamp” in Spanish

“Oil lamp” in Spanish is candil.

Antique portable lamp giving dim ambient light from an oil wick.

Full entry for candil: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with candil

El candil necesitaba aceite antes de la cena.

The oil lamp needed oil before dinner.

Tips for using candil

  • The word is uncommon in daily speech and has no written accent (candil), so it mostly appears in texts, ceremonies, or period settings.

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