arcángel
/aɾˈkanxel/masculine
The English word "archangel" is translated into Spanish as arcángel.
arcángel is a masculine noun used to describe an angel who leads other angels.
Meaning: angel who leads other angels (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of 'arc-' (arch-) and 'ángel' (angel).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is arcángeles.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾˈkanxel/
Did you know?
- In some specific Latin American folk traditions, certain 'arcángeles' are believed to govern specific colors or elements, adding a layer of folklore to the literal dictionary definition.
- The word arcángel comes from the Greek ángelos, which originally meant 'messenger' rather than a supernatural being.
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, names like Arcángel are occasionally used as given names, though they are quite rare.
Examples in context
- El arcángel Gabriel me habla.The archangel Gabriel talks to me.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use arcángel in a sentence.Tatoeba #13050850 by saverius, translation #13049013 by rul
- La iglesia católica venera a San Gabriel como un arcángel importante.The Catholic Church venerates St. Gabriel as an important archangel.
- El arcángel de Dios, San Miguel, siempre está presente para protegernos.The archangel of God, St. Michael, is always present to protect us.
- El arcángel es un ser poderoso.The archangel is a powerful being.
- Ese arcángel protege a los demás.That archangel protects the others.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at a painting in a museum.
- LucíaMira ese cuadro del arcángel.Look at that painting of the archangel.
- MateoEs impresionante, Lucía.It is impressive, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Sabes qué arcángel es?Do you know which archangel it is?
- MateoCreo que es Rafael.I think it is Raphael.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “archangel” translations and entries arcángel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries arcángel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
