Ángel
name, Mexico
In Mexico Angel is Ángel, both a very common male first name and the word for the heavenly being. The written accent is part of the spelling.
Meaning: male first name and heavenly being (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| Ángel | name, Mexico |
| ángel | common noun |
The feminine name is Ángela. For the being, speakers say un ángel and the plural is ángeles.
How do you pronounce it?
The stress falls on the first syllable, so it sounds like "AHN-hel".
When do people say it?
In Mexico City the Ángel de la Independencia is a famous monument on Paseo de la Reforma.
Did you know?
- The Ángel de la Independencia is a golden winged figure that stands on a tall column and is a symbol of Mexico City.
Examples in context
- Mi hermano se llama Ángel.My brother is called Angel.
- Mi abuela dice que eres un ángel.My grandmother says you are an angel.
- Ángel, ¿me ayudas con esto?Angel, can you help me with this?
Example conversation
Ángel helps his neighbor Rosa carry groceries up the stairs.
- RosaÁngel, qué amable eres.Angel, how kind you are.
- ÁngelNo es nada, doña Rosa.It is nothing, Mrs. Rosa.
- RosaEres un ángel.You are an angel.
