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ángel means angel — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 23, 2025

✨ Beautiful Spanish

ángel

noun • /[AHN-hel]/

angel

Example:

Su mirada angelical calmó mi corazón errante.

Her angelic gaze calmed my wandering heart.

🧠 What does ángel mean?

In Spanish, 'ángel' means angel, just like in English. It refers to a celestial being, often depicted with wings, that acts as a messenger of God or a guardian spirit. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a person who is exceptionally kind, innocent, or beautiful.

📚 Extra examples

  • Ella canta como un ángel.
    She sings like an angel.
  • Él fue un ángel al ayudarme con la mudanza.
    He was an angel for helping me with the move.
  • Mi abuela siempre decía que mi hermano pequeño era su ángel de la guarda.
    My grandmother always said my little brother was her guardian angel.
  • Los ángeles son figuras importantes en muchas religiones.
    Angels are important figures in many religions.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'ángel' comes from the Greek word 'ángelos', which also means messenger.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "ángel"

Synonyms: querubín, ser celestial
Opposites: demonio, diablo

🔍 See more beautiful spanish words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'angel' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'angel' is 'ángel'.
How do you pronounce 'ángel' in Spanish?
It's pronounced 'AHN-hel', with the stress on the first syllable. The 'g' before 'e' makes a soft 'h' sound.
How do you use 'ángel' in a sentence?
You can use 'ángel' just like you would in English, both literally and figuratively. For example, 'Ella tiene la cara de un ángel' (She has the face of an angel) or 'Él es mi ángel guardián' (He is my guardian angel).
What is the English translation of 'ángel'?
The English translation of 'ángel' is 'angel'.
Does 'ángel' change for gender or number?
Yes. For plural, it becomes 'ángeles' (AHN-heh-les). For feminine, it becomes 'ángela' (AHN-heh-lah) and in the feminine plural 'ángelas' (AHN-heh-lahs).
Is 'ángel' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'ángel' is relatively common in everyday Spanish, both in its religious and figurative senses.
Does 'ángel' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. While context is always important, 'ángel' doesn't have any particularly unusual slang meanings. Its figurative meaning of a kind or helpful person is the most common non-religious usage.
Is 'ángel' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'ángel' are essentially the same across Spain and Latin America.

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