ángel
/ˈanxel/masculine
The Spanish word for angel is ángel.
ángel refers to a messenger from a deity. To say "a/an angel", use the phrase un ángel.
Meaning: messenger from a deity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ángel is ángeles.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈanxel/
Did you know?
- In Spanish culture, someone with ángel is not just a good person but possesses an indefinable charm or charisma that draws people to them.
- The word ángel is a 'learned borrowing', meaning it was brought into Spanish by scholars and through the Church rather than evolving naturally from common folk speech.
- While the word is masculine, you will often see it paired with feminine adjectives when used affectionately for women, such as una mujer ángel.
Examples in context
- Tom no es ángel.Tom isn't an angel.This sentence shows how to use ángel to describe someone's character.Tatoeba #5082482 by cueyayotl, translation #5082269 by zvzuibqx
- No soy un ángel.I'm no angel.This sentence uses ángel to express that one is not a perfect person.Tatoeba #5840322 by arh, translation #5840006 by CK
- Tú eres mi ángel.You are my angel.This sentence uses ángel to express affection for someone.Tatoeba #2187586 by marcelostockle, translation #2194554 by AlanF_US
- María es mi ángel de la guarda, siempre está cuidando de mí.María is my guardian angel, she is always looking out for me.
- 47 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are looking at a painting in a museum.
- DanielMira ese ángel en el cuadro.Look at that angel in the painting.
- SofíaEs muy hermoso y brillante.It is very beautiful and bright.
- DanielParece un ángel protector.It looks like a guardian angel.
- SofíaTienes razón, Daniel.You are right, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angel” translations and entries ángel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ángel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
