anjo
/ˈɐ̃.ʒu/masculine
The English word 'angel' is translated into Portuguese as anjo.
anjo refers to a messenger from a deity. Just like in English, the term is used metaphorically to describe a person who is exceptionally kind, helpful or sweet.
Meaning: messenger from a deity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of anjo is anjos.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and the stress is on the first syllable. In IPA, it is /ˈɐ̃.ʒu/.
Did you know?
- In certain religious contexts in Brazil, the word is used in the phrase anjo da morte, which translates to 'angel of death' and carries a much darker, more ominous connotation than the standard word.
- Portuguese has a common expression cair do céu, meaning to fall from heaven, which is used when an anjo or a helpful person arrives exactly when they are needed.
- If you describe a child as an anjinho, the suffix '-inho' makes the term even more affectionate and suggests a sense of 'preciousness'.
Examples in context
- Tom é um anjo.Tom is an angel.This sentence is useful for showing how to use anjo to describe someone's character.Tatoeba #4943650 by bill, translation #2272940 by CK
- Você é um anjo!You're an angel!This sentence demonstrates how to use anjo as an affectionate compliment.Tatoeba #404878 by brauliobezerra, translation #1557 by CE
- Te amo, meu anjo.I love you, my angel.This sentence shows how anjo can be used as a term of endearment.Tatoeba #948855 by alexmarcelo, translation #587159 by Manfredo
- Eu vi um anjo no céu hoje.I saw an angel in the sky today.
- A minha filha é um anjinho.My daughter is a little angel.
- 36 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A person is looking at a painting in a museum.
- MarianaAquele anjo na pintura é lindo.That angel in the painting is beautiful.
- LucasSim, o anjo parece muito real.Yes, the angel looks very real.
- MarianaO artista capturou bem o olhar do anjo.The artist captured the angel's gaze well.
- LucasÉ uma obra de arte impressionante.It is an impressive work of art.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angel” translations and entries anjo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
