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“wax” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈθeɾa/

Example

La vela está hecha de cera.

The candle is made of wax.

Illustration for cera (wax)

How to say “wax” in Spanish

“Wax” in Spanish is cera.

Waxy solid used for candles, polishing, and personal-care products.

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

Example sentences with cera

Cuidado al derretir la cera para no quemarte.

Be careful when melting the wax so you don't burn yourself.

Tips for using cera

  • The verb encerar means to wax or polish, so encerar el coche means to wax the car.

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