English–Spanish
“wake” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/beˈloɾjo/
Example
¿Puedes venir al velorio esta noche?
Can you come to the wake tonight?
How to say “wake” in Spanish
“Wake” in Spanish is velorio.
Mourners keeping a quiet vigil beside a coffin.
Example sentences with velorio
Había silencio durante el velorio mientras la familia recordaba al fallecido.
There was silence during the wake while the family remembered the deceased.
Tips for using velorio
- At a velorio attendees offer short condolences and keep a low voice, and the word is not interchangeable with entierro for the burial itself.