segurar vela

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Portuguese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to hold a candle.

Verb[edit]

segurar vela (first-person singular present seguro vela, first-person singular preterite segurei vela, past participle segurado vela)

  1. (idiomatic) to act as a third wheel (to be an unwanted third party accompanying two people on a date)

Usage notes[edit]

Not to be confused with English hold a candle (to compare with another in quality, skill, etc.) or hold a candle for (to be romantically attracted to).

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