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How to Say "messenger" in Spanish

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mensajero

/men-sa-JERO//men.saˈxe.ɾo/

nounA2general
Use 'mensajero' when referring to a person whose job is to deliver messages, documents, or packages, similar to a courier.
A cheerful delivery person running while holding a sealed scroll, symbolizing the delivery of a message.

Examples

El mensajero llegó con un paquete urgente.

The courier arrived with an urgent package.

Esperamos al mensajero para firmar los documentos.

We are waiting for the messenger to sign the documents.

¿Quién es el mensajero que trae las cartas de la oficina?

Who is the person who brings the letters from the office?

Changing Gender

Since this word refers to a person's job, you must change the ending to match the person's gender: 'el mensajero' (male) and 'la mensajera' (female).

ángel

AHN-hel/ˈaŋxel/

nounA2religious
Use 'ángel' specifically when referring to a celestial or divine being, often depicted with wings, as in a religious or biblical context.
A luminous figure with large white feathered wings, wearing a flowing white robe, floating gently against a bright blue sky.

Examples

La iglesia tiene una estatua de un ángel con alas grandes.

The church has a statue of an angel with large wings.

Dicen que cada persona tiene un ángel de la guarda.

They say every person has a guardian angel.

Masculine Noun Rule

Even though angels are often depicted without a clear gender, 'ángel' is always a masculine noun in Spanish and uses 'el' or 'un'.

Mensajero vs. Ángel

The most common mistake is using 'mensajero' for a divine being or 'ángel' for a human delivery person. Remember that 'mensajero' is for earthly couriers, while 'ángel' refers to a supernatural messenger.

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