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