Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
velório
Noun
/veh-LOH-ryo/
Definition
A velório is a wake, a social gathering held to honor and mourn the deceased before burial.
Examples
- During the velório, friends and family shared memories of the loved one.
- The velório was held in a quiet chapel, surrounded by flowers and candles.
- Attending a velório is an important cultural practice in many communities.
Meaning
The term ‘velório’ comes from the act of ‘veiling’ the body, a tradition where the deceased is displayed for family and friends to pay their respects.
Synonyms
- wake
- funeral vigil
- memorial service