mi ángel
/mi anxel/from spelling rules
The English phrase "my angel" is translated into Spanish as mi ángel.
Which one should you use?
mi ángelito can be used informally with individuals you feel close to.
Did you know?
- Spanish uses ángel to describe a person's nature, such as tiene un ángel, meaning they possess a certain effortless charm or charisma.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, calling someone mi ángel can be a way to express deep gratitude for someone who has 'saved' or helped you in a difficult moment, not just a term of endearment.
- The word ángel comes from the Ancient Greek word ángelos, which simply meant 'messenger' or 'envoy'.
Examples in context
- Tú eres mi ángel.You are my angel.This sentence is useful for seeing how to say "You are my angel" using mi ángel.Tatoeba #2187586 by marcelostockle, translation #2194554 by AlanF_US
- No te preocupes, mi angelito. Todo saldrá bien.Don't worry, my little angel. Everything will be fine.
- Eres mi ángel de la guarda.You are my guardian angel.
- Gracias por ayudarme, mi ángel.Thank you for helping me, my angel.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena thanks Mateo for bringing her dinner.
- ElenaMateo, trajiste la cena, ¡mi ángel!Mateo, you brought dinner, my angel!
- MateoNo fue nada, Elena.It was nothing, Elena.
- ElenaEres muy bueno conmigo.You are very kind to me.
- MateoLo hago porque te quiero.I do it because I love you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mi, ángel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
