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angeles

AHN-he-lesˈan.xe.les

“angeles” means “angels” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

angels

Also: heavenly messengers
NounmA1
A white-robed figure with large white wings floating peacefully against a bright blue sky, representing a celestial angel.

📝 In Action

Los ángeles anunciaron el nacimiento en la Biblia.

A1

The angels announced the birth in the Bible.

En la obra de arte, se veían muchos ángeles con alas doradas.

A2

In the artwork, many angels with golden wings could be seen.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • seres celestiales (celestial beings)

Common Collocations

  • ángeles guardianes – guardian angels

darlings

Also: saviors
NounmB1informal
Two small children, a boy and a girl, smiling warmly while sharing a single red apple in a sunny green field, illustrating the term 'darlings' or kind people.

📝 In Action

Mis padres son unos ángeles por cuidarme cuando estuve enfermo.

B1

My parents are angels (so kind) for taking care of me when I was sick.

Esos voluntarios son unos ángeles; sin ellos, el evento no habría sido posible.

B2

Those volunteers are true darlings; without them, the event wouldn't have been possible.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • almas caritativas (charitable souls)

Idioms & Expressions

  • caído del cielo – a gift or blessing that arrived unexpectedly

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "angeles" in Spanish:

angels→darlings→heavenly messengers→saints→saviors→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: angeles

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'ángeles' in its figurative meaning?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
ángel(angel (singular)) — Noun
angelical(angelic) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Late Latin *angelus*, which in turn originated from the Ancient Greek word *ángelos*, meaning 'messenger' or 'herald'.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish texts (c. 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: anjosItalian: angeli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the singular 'ángel' have an accent, but the plural 'angeles' doesn't look like it should?

The singular form 'ángel' needs the accent to ensure the stress falls on the first syllable (ÁN-gel). When you make it plural, 'ángeles,' the accent is still necessary on the first 'a' to keep the stress in the same spot, following Spanish rules for words ending in 's' or a vowel.