Candela is often used as a synonym for candle.
Candela is a word originating from the Latin candēla that can be used as a synonym for candle . It is an element that is produced with paraffin, wax or fat. This material, arranged in a solid state, covers a wick that lights up and allows lighting .
For example: "The power went out again: please bring a candle" , "The fire started due to a candle that fell on the carpet" , "Renzo prepared me a dinner with candles and romantic music" .
Uses of the candle
Candles are not only used for lighting: they are also used in various rituals and ceremonies . There are also aromatic candles that, as they are consumed, emanate a pleasant fragrance.
In the same way, we cannot ignore that, in different corners of the world (such as Andalusia ), the term candela is used to refer to the fire that is made in a fireplace or in an outdoor space to warm up or cook.
In some regions, a candela is a fire lit outdoors for cooking or warmth.
A basic unit
In the International System of Units , a basic unit that refers to luminous intensity (that is, the amount of luminous flux that a body emits per unit of solid angle) is called candela.
A candela, whose symbol is cd , is approximately equivalent to the luminosity of a candle.
Candela in botany
On the other hand, different plants are known as candela.
One of them is Dodonaea viscosa , a species that belongs to the Sapindaceae family group. Arum italicum , from the group of Araceae, is also called candela.
First name, surname or denomination
Candela is a fairly common female name in several Latin American countries . Among the personalities who share this name are the actress Candela Márquez , the model Candela Ruggeri and the political leader Candela López Tagliafico .
In addition to these celebrities, we must not forget the Barcelona actress Candela Peña , winner of three Goya awards for "A pistol in each hand" (2012), "Princesses" (2005) and "Te dio mis ojos" (2003). Not to mention that he has other awards such as a Fotogramas de Plata , a Gaudí Award and two Ondas Awards .
It is established that the name Candela has Latin origin and means "woman who illuminates" or "luminous woman." It is determined that women named this way are strong, friendly, sincere and love independence. All of this without overlooking the fact that they have an enormous capacity for effort and that they possess qualities to work as leaders.
Candela is even a surname (the architect Félix Candela , the footballer Iván Candela ) and the name of several regions (the Mexican municipality Candela in the state of Coahuila , the Italian town Candela in the Apulia region).
Candela in music
Within the musical field, there is a famous song titled "Candela, candela" . Performed by El Mani , it is one of the Sevillian songs that were published in the 90s .
Not to mention that there are other artists who have used this word in the titles of their songs. This would be the case, for example, of “Candela” by Chayanne . It appeared as a single from the album "Simply" , which was published in 2000 , and was composed by Erika Ender and Donato Póveda .