How to Say "vigil" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “vigil” is “velada” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
archaic or religious context
Examples
Organizaron una velada musical con un pianista local.
They organized a musical evening with a local pianist.
La velada romántica terminó con un paseo bajo la luna.
The romantic evening ended with a walk under the moonlight.
Fue una velada inolvidable, llena de risas y buena comida.
It was an unforgettable night, full of laughter and good food.
Gender Reminder
Even though 'velada' refers to an evening event, it is a feminine noun, so always use 'la' or 'una' before it.
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