angeles
/AHN-he-les/
angels
Angeles (angels) are often depicted as celestial beings with wings.
📝 In Action
Los ángeles anunciaron el nacimiento en la Biblia.
A1The angels announced the birth in the Bible.
En la obra de arte, se veían muchos ángeles con alas doradas.
A2In the artwork, many angels with golden wings could be seen.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
Remember that 'angeles' is the plural form of the singular word 'ángel' (angel), requiring the plural articles like 'los' or 'unos'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Spelling Alert
The singular form 'ángel' has an accent mark on the 'a', and the plural form 'ángeles' keeps the accent on the 'a' to show where the emphasis should be placed.
When used to mean 'darlings' or 'sweethearts', angeles refers to kind or sweet people.
📝 In Action
Mis padres son unos ángeles por cuidarme cuando estuve enfermo.
B1My 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.
B2Those volunteers are true darlings; without them, the event wouldn't have been possible.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Gender
Although 'ángeles' is grammatically masculine, it is used to describe groups of people of any gender when referring to their kindness.
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing High Praise
This word conveys extreme gratitude or admiration. It’s much stronger than just saying someone is 'nice' or 'helpful'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: angeles
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'ángeles' in its figurative meaning?
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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.