Angelique
/anxelike/from spelling rules
Angelique is the Spanish form of the female given name Angelique.
How do you pronounce it?
/anxelike/
Did you know?
- Because the spelling Angelique is non-standard in Spanish, it is frequently used in modern branding and boutiques in Spain and Latin America to evoke a sense of Parisian elegance.
- While Angelique is a name, the root word ángel is also a common term used in Spanish to describe a 'darling' or a very kind person.
- Unlike the French-style Angelique, the Spanish version Angélica is often used as an adjective to describe something that is 'divine' or 'sublime' in a poetic sense.
Examples in context
- Angelique es una persona muy amable.Angelique is a very kind person.
- ¿Conoces a Angelique de la universidad?Do you know Angelique from the university?
- Mañana voy a visitar a Angelique.I am going to visit Angelique tomorrow.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- MaríaJavier, ¿has visto a Angelique hoy?Javier, have you seen Angelique today?
- JavierNo, no he visto a Angelique.No, I haven't seen Angelique.
- MaríaEs que Angelique me debe un libro.It's just that Angelique owes me a book.
- JavierSeguro que ella te lo dará pronto.I'm sure she will give it to you soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
