Angélica
/anˈxelika/
To say the name "Angelica" in Spanish, use Angélica.
Angélica is the Spanish form of the female given name Angelica and is a familiar name across the Spanish speaking world. The same word, written in lowercase, is also used for the aromatic plant whose stems are candied.
Meaning: candied stem (noun)
Which one should you use?
Among friends and family the name is often shortened to Ange.
How do you pronounce it?
It is pronounced /anˈxelika/, with the stress on the second syllable. The g sounds like a throaty h, not like the g in English.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not forget the written accent on the e. It shows where the stress falls.
Did you know?
- In some traditional Spanish sweets, angélica is not just a flavor but is used as a colorful garnish, often appearing as bright red or green translucent strips.
- While Angélica is a common name, the adjective angélica is frequently used in Spanish poetry to describe a voice or a gaze, rather than just a person's general character.
- Beyond its use in sweets, the plant angelica has a history in folk medicine for its supposed ability to aid digestion.
Examples in context
- Oye, Ange, ¿vamos al cine esta tarde?Hey, Ange, do you want to go to the movies this afternoon?
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are baking a cake together.
- MateoSofía, ¿dónde pusiste la Angélica?Sofía, where did you put the candied angelica?
- SofíaEstá en el armario de los dulces.It is in the sweets cupboard.
- MateoPerfecto, voy a cortarla en trozos pequeños.Perfect, I am going to cut it into small pieces.
- SofíaEso hará que el postre se vea hermoso.That will make the dessert look beautiful.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Angélica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
