English–Spanish

“veil” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbelo/

Example

La novia llevaba un velo blanco.

The bride was wearing a white veil.

Illustration for velo (veil)

How to say “veil” in Spanish

“Veil” in Spanish is velo.

Thin semi-transparent cloth used to cover the head, face, or an object.

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

Example sentences with velo

La estatua estaba cubierta por un velo de polvo.

The statue was covered by a veil of dust.

Tips for using velo

  • Spanish velo is masculine (el velo) and commonly appears in expressions like quitar el velo to mean revealing something.

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