1. Candle: This is the most common meaning of "vela."
2. Sail: This refers to the large cloth that catches the wind to propel a boat.
3. Watch: This refers to a period of time dedicated to a specific task, usually by a group of people. This meaning is less common in everyday language.
To understand the specific meaning of "velas" in a given context, you need more information. For example:
* "Las velas de la iglesia estaban encendidas" (The candles of the church were lit). Here, "velas" clearly refers to candles.
* "El barco tenía dos velas" (The boat had two sails). Here, "velas" refers to sails.
If you provide more context, I can help you determine the specific meaning of "velas."