el
masculine
/ˈaŋ.xel/
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Translation
angel
Word origin
From Latin angelus, from Greek angelos ('messenger'). The same root gives English angel and evangelist.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- angelos
- English cognates
- angel, evangelist
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralángeles
Examples
dibujó alas.
The girl drew an angel with big wings.
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They say each person has an angel that watches over them.
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In the church there are stone figures of angels.
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You are an angel for helping so much.
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The child sleeps like an angel.
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