encender las velas

encender las velas
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to light the candles
Enciende las velas del pastel y cantémosle "Feliz Cumpleaños" a papá.Light the candles on the cake and let's sing "Happy Birthday" to Dad.
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