Angelitos (en. Little angels)
an-xe-li-tos
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Diminutive of angels, used affectionately.
The little angels watch over the children at home.
Los angelitos cuidan de los niños en el hogar.
Term used to refer to small children with tenderness.
My little angels always make me smile.
Mis angelitos siempre me hacen sonreír.
Referring to living beings with angelic or pure characteristics.
The girl had a smile that looked like that of an angel.
La niña tenía una sonrisa que parecia de angelito.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'angelus', which means messenger or angel, with the diminutive indicating tenderness or smallness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
guardian angels
Beings believed to protect a person.
angelitos de la guarda
to see something with innocent eyes
To see something in an innocent or pure way.
ver algo con ojos de angelito
to make angels in the snow
To play in the snow making figures on the ground.
hacer angelitos en la nieve
Related Words
angel
Spiritual being that acts as a messenger of God.
ángel
infant
Very small child, usually of a young age.
infante
purity
Quality of being pure or innocent.
pureza
Slang Meanings
Affectionate way to refer to children.
That girl is a true little angel.
Esa niña es un verdadero angelito.
It is used to describe someone who acts innocently.
Don't be such a little angel, you know that's not done.
No seas tan angelito, ya sabes que eso no se hace.