Ângela
/ˈɐ̃.ʒe.lɐ/feminine
Ângela is the Portuguese form of the female given name Angela.
The name Ângela means angel or messenger.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable. The IPA is /ˈɐ̃.ʒe.lɐ/.
Did you know?
- In Brazil, the name Ângela is often shortened to the affectionate nickname Gelinha.
- Portuguese speakers use the word anjo, the root of Ângela, as a common term of endearment for children or romantic partners.
- In Portugal, the pronunciation of the final 'a' in Ângela is often much more closed and subtle than in Brazilian Portuguese.
Examples in context
- Ângela não pregou o olho naquela noite.Angela didn't sleep a wink that night.This sentence shows the use of Ângela.Tatoeba #1778692 by alexmarcelo, translation #1778682 by Shishir
- A Ângela é minha melhor amiga.Ângela is my best friend.
- Eu conheci a Ângela ontem no café.I met Ângela yesterday at the cafe.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a girl they know at a party.
- CamilaVocê viu a Ângela na festa?Did you see Ângela at the party?
- LucasNão, eu não vi a Ângela.No, I didn't see Ângela.
- CamilaEla estava usando um vestido azul.She was wearing a blue dress.
- LucasAh, agora eu me lembro dela!Ah, now I remember her!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angela” translations and entries Ângela, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
