Chandler
/t͡ʃandleɾ/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for 'chandler' is Chandler.
A Chandler refers to a person who makes or sells candles.
Meaning: person who makes or sells candles (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃandleɾ/
Did you know?
- The word vela is a homonym in Spanish, meaning both 'candle' and 'sail'.
- In maritime contexts, a chandler is known as a proveedor de barco in Spanish, focusing on supplies rather than just candles.
- In Spanish, the word chandler is a loanword from English and is not part of the traditional Spanish vocabulary. Most native speakers will not recognize it as a common noun unless they are in specialized industries.
Examples in context
- ¿Te gustó el chiste de Chandler?Did you like Chandler's joke?
Example conversation
María and Mateo are walking through a craft market.
- MaríaMira, aquel hombre es un Chandler.Look, that man is a chandler.
- MateoSus velas se ven muy hermosas.His candles look very beautiful.
- MaríaPreguntémosle al Chandler sobre los precios.Let's ask the chandler about the prices.
- MateoSí, quiero comprar algunas para la casa.Yes, I want to buy some for the house.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
