ángeles
/anxeles/from spelling rules
The English word "angels" is translated into Spanish as ángeles.
This term refers to spiritual beings believed to be messengers of God.
Which one should you use?
While ángeles is the standard term, you may encounter other variations. Los seres celestiales is a formal alternative, while angelitos is used to describe little or innocent angels. In Mexico, the colloquial and affectionate term angelotes is also used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the colloquial term angelotes is used to refer to angels affectionately.
How do you pronounce it?
/anxeles/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the term ángel can also refer to a person's specific charm or 'aura', often used in the phrase tener ángel to describe someone with a magnetic, inexplicable personality.
- The diminutive angelito is frequently used in Spanish to refer to a child who has passed away, treating them as a small messenger in heaven.
- The word ángeles shares its root with the Spanish word evangelio, which means 'gospel', as both derive from the Greek word for 'messenger'.
Examples in context
- ¿Crees en los ángeles?Do you believe in angels?This sentence is useful for asking if someone believes in ángeles.Tatoeba #3302181 by Shishir, translation #3300983 by Hybrid
- Cuando los ángeles duermen.When the angels sleep.This sentence describes a situation involving ángeles.Tatoeba #7717650 by ecorralest101, translation #7717652 by MarijnKp
- ¡Los ángeles llorarán por ti!The angels will cry for you!This sentence expresses an emotion regarding ángeles.Tatoeba #4548686 by Shishir, translation #10726392 by DJ_Saidez
- Creo firmemente en los ángeles que nos protegen todos los días.I strongly believe in the angels who protect us every day.
- Mis abuelitos siempre decían que después de la tormenta vienen los angelitos y todo estará bien.My grandparents always said that after the storm, the little angels come and everything will be okay.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are looking at classical paintings in a museum.
- AlejandroEsos ángeles en la pintura son hermosos.Those angels in the painting are beautiful.
- SofíaSí, tienen un aspecto muy espiritual.Yes, they have a very spiritual look.
- AlejandroParece que los ángeles protegen a la gente.It seems like the angels protect people.
- SofíaEs una idea muy clásica, Alejandro.It is a very classic idea, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
