veil in Spanish
veil in Spanish is velo, velete, velar — veil means a piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.
veil in Spanish
velo
Something hung up or spread out to hide or protect the face, or hide an object from view; usually of gauze, crepe, or similar diaphanous material.
velo
A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)
velete
A covering for a person or thing; as, a caul (especially over the head)
velar
(transitive) To conceal as with a veil.
What does "veil" mean?
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noun A piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.
"The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss."
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noun Something that hides or obscures the truth, like a disguise or cover.
"The scandal was hidden behind a veil of secrecy for years."
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verb To cover with, or as if with, a veil.
"Fog veiled the mountains from view."
veil in a sentence
- The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss.
- Some women wear a veil as part of their religious dress.
- The scandal was hidden behind a veil of secrecy for years.
- Fog veiled the mountains from view.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "veil" in Spanish?
"veil" in Spanish is velo, velete, velar. veil means: A piece of thin fabric worn to cover the face or head, often for religious, cultural, or ceremonial reasons.
How do you use "veil" in a sentence?
Example: "The bride lifted her veil before the first kiss." In Spanish, "veil" is velo, velete, velar.
Are there other ways to say "veil" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "veil": velo, velete, velar.
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