Spanish Conversation · Level 33
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Spanish word
velo
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbelo/
Meaning
- masculine nounveil
Example
La novia llevaba un velo blanco.
The bride was wearing a white veil.
More examples
La estatua estaba cubierta por un velo de polvo.
The statue was covered by a veil of dust.
Core concept
Thin semi-transparent cloth used to cover the head, face, or an object.
Common phrases
llevar un velo
wear a veil
quitarse el velo
take off the veil
velo nupcial
bridal veil
Similar words
pañuelo: Small square cloth used to wipe the nose or mouth.
bufanda: Long, thick scarf wrapped around the neck to guard against the cold.
mantilla: Delicate lace head covering draped over the head for formal or religious occasions.
chal: Light rectangular shawl draped over the shoulders for warmth or modesty.
Definition in Spanish
Cobertura fina y a menudo translúcida que se coloca sobre la cabeza, el rostro o un objeto y que puede tener función decorativa, simbólica o protectora.
Word origin
The Spanish word velo comes from Latin velum 'sail/curtain' and in Romance languages the meaning narrowed to a thin covering cloth.
Usage tips
- Spanish velo is masculine (el velo) and commonly appears in expressions like quitar el velo to mean revealing something.
Other meanings
- coveringnoun
Opposites
- revelaciónrevelationnoun
- descubrimientodiscoverynoun
Related words
- velarveilverb
- veladoveiledadjective