arcangelo
/arˈkan.d͡ʒe.lo/masculine
The English phrase "archangel" is arcangelo in Italian.
arcangelo is a masculine noun referring to an angel who leads other angels.
Meaning: angel who leads other angels (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of arcangelo is arcangeli.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of arcangelo is /arˈkan.dʒe.lo/. It has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, Arcangelo is used as a given name for men, though it is far less common today than it was in previous centuries.
- In Italian art history, you might see a specific arcangelo depicted with a sword, such as Michael, which is a visual shorthand used by locals in churches.
- The word arcangelo follows a pattern where the prefix arco- denotes leadership or seniority, similar to how arcivescovo means 'archbishop'.
Examples in context
- L'arcangelo Gabriele mi parla.The archangel Gabriel talks to me.This sentence shows the use of arcangelo in a sentence.Tatoeba #13050559 by Rovo, translation #13049013 by rul
- San Michele è un famoso arcangelo presente nella tradizione cristiana.Saint Michael is a famous archangel in Christian tradition.
- Leggo la storia di un arcangelo.I am reading the story of an archangel.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are looking at a painting in a museum.
- LorenzoChi è l'uomo con le ali?Who is the man with wings?
- GiuliaQuello è l'arcangelo del dipinto.That is the archangel of the painting.
- LorenzoÈ davvero maestoso.He is truly majestic.
- GiuliaSì, Lorenzo, è bellissimo.Yes, Lorenzo, it is beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “archangel” translations and entries arcangelo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
