Velorio
Definition
(noun) Gathering to watch over a deceased
Examples
“Asistimos al velorio de su abuela para acompañar a la familia en su dolor.”
“No fui al velorio.”
I didn't go to the wake.
“Anoche hubo velorio en la capilla del barrio.”
Last night there was a wake at the neighborhood chapel.
“Mi tía llegó al velorio con flores blancas y café para todos.”
My aunt arrived at the wake with white flowers and coffee for everyone.
“Después del velorio, nos quedamos un rato con Luis en la cocina.”
After the wake, we stayed with Luis in the kitchen for a while.
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Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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