velo

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nounmA2

veil?a piece of thin fabric used to cover the face or head

Also:shroud?a covering that hides something

📝 In Action

La novia eligió un velo de encaje muy largo.

The bride chose a very long lace veil.

Ella se cubrió con un velo por respeto.

She covered herself with a veil out of respect.

Word Connections

Synonyms

manto (cloak/mantle)
tul (tulle)

Common Collocations

velo de novia – bridal veil
correr un velo – to draw a veil (over something)

Idioms & Expressions

correr un velo tupido – To stop talking about a painful or embarrassing topic to forget it.

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Check

Even though it ends in 'o', it's a masculine noun, so always use 'el' or 'un' with it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Velo vs. Vela

Mistake: "Using 'la velo' to mean candle."

Correction: Say 'la vela' for candle and 'el velo' for veil. They are different words!

⭐ Usage Tips

Using it Figuratively

You can use 'velo' to describe anything that hides the truth, like 'un velo de mentiras' (a veil of lies).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: velo

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the most likely meaning of 'velo' in the sentence: 'La montaña tiene un velo de nubes'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

velar(to watch over/to veil) - verb

revelar(to reveal (to take the veil off)) - verb

desvelar(to keep awake / to uncover) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'velo' the same as 'vela'?

No. 'El velo' (masculine) is a veil or haze. 'La vela' (feminine) is a candle or a sail on a boat.

How can I tell if 'velo' is a noun or a verb?

Look at the words around it! If you see 'el' or 'un' before it, it's a noun (the veil). If it follows 'yo' or starts a sentence describing an action, it's likely the verb (I watch over).