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    Ángel (en. Angel)

    /ˈaŋxel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Spiritual being that serves as a messenger of God.
    Tradition says that every person has a guardian angel.
    La tradición dice que cada persona tiene un ángel guardián.
    Person who acts with kindness and helps others.
    He is an angel, always ready to help.
    Es un ángel, siempre está dispuesto a ayudar.
    Artistic representation of a winged being.
    The sculpture in the garden is a marble angel.
    La escultura en el jardín es un ángel de mármol.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'angelus', from Greek 'ἄγγελος' (ángelos) meaning 'messenger'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    guardian angel
    Spiritual protector believed to watch over a person.
    ángel de la guarda
    to have an angel
    To be lucky or have good fortune.
    tener un ángel

    Related Words

    seraph
    Type of high-ranking angel in the celestial hierarchy.
    serafín
    cherub
    Angel of lower rank than the seraph.
    querubín

    Slang Meanings

    Very kind and generous person.
    That girl is an angel; she always does the right thing.
    Esa chica es un ángel, siempre hace lo correcto.
    Someone with a sweet character.
    My grandmother is an angel; she always has a smile.
    Mi abuela es un ángel, siempre tiene una sonrisa.