Arcángel (en. Archangel)

/aɾˈkaŋxel/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Angel of great rank in the celestial hierarchy, who acts as a messenger of God.

Example Sentence: The archangel Michael is known as the protector against evil.

El arcángel Miguel es conocido como el protector contra el mal.

Definition: In Christian tradition, a spiritual being that plays an important role in the scriptures.

Example Sentence: It is said that the archangel Gabriel brought the message of the Annunciation to Mary.

Se dice que el arcángel Gabriel llevó el mensaje de la Anunciación a María.

Definition: A specific type of angel in many religions, often associated with protection and guidance.

Example Sentence: People sometimes pray to the archangel Raphael seeking healing.

Las personas a veces rezan al arcángel Rafael en busca de sanación.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'archangelus', which comes from Greek 'archaggelos', where 'arch-' means 'chief' and 'angelos' means 'angel'.

Phrase: protective archangel

Meaning: An archangel who protects and guides the faithful.

arcángel protector

Phrase: supplication to an archangel

Meaning: Petition or prayer directed to an archangel.

súplica a un arcángel

Phrase: the voice of the archangel

Meaning: Refers to a divine message or call.

la voz del arcángel

Related Word: angel

Description: Spiritual being that acts as a messenger of God.

ángel

Related Word: seraph

Description: High-ranking angel, even above the archangel.

serafín

Related Word: cherub

Description: Angel with a function of wisdom and knowledge.

querubín

Slang Meaning: Authority figure or protector in an informal context.

Example: That guy is always there to support me, he’s my archangel.

Ese tipo siempre está ahí para apoyarme, es mi arcángel.

Slang Meaning: Person who helps when you are in trouble.

Example: That friend is like an archangel when I have problems.

Esa amiga es como un arcángel cuando tengo problemas.