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General Slang
en candela
en kan-DEH-lah · phrase · slang
In hot water; in a bad state (Cuba)
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To be in trouble, in a jam, or in a rough patch. Literally 'in flame/fire'.
“Estamos en candela con el pago del alquiler.”
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en candela In A Sentence
Estamos en candela con el pago del alquiler.
Origin & Usage
Cuban Spanish; from 'candela' (flame).
People Also Ask
What does 'en candela' mean in Cuba?
It means being in trouble, in a jam, or in a rough patch — basically in hot water.
What does 'candela' mean literally?
'Candela' means flame or fire, so 'en candela' literally means 'in flames'.
How do you use 'en candela'?
You use it to describe a difficult situation, like 'estamos en candela' (we're in a bad spot).
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