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How to Say "saviors" in Spanish

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ángeles

AHN-he-les/ˈan.xe.les/

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Use 'ángeles' when referring to people who provide exceptional kindness, support, or help, often in a way that feels divine or miraculous.
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.

Examples

Mis padres son unos ángeles por cuidarme cuando estuve enfermo.

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.

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

Figurative Gender

Although 'ángeles' is grammatically masculine, it is used to describe groups of people of any gender when referring to their kindness.

héroes

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Choose 'héroes' for individuals who bravely rescue others from danger or perform extraordinary acts of valor, especially in critical situations.

Examples

Los médicos y enfermeros fueron los héroes durante la pandemia.

The doctors and nurses were the heroes during the pandemic.

Angels vs. Heroes

Learners often confuse 'ángeles' and 'héroes' by using 'ángeles' for dramatic rescues. Remember, 'ángeles' describes someone incredibly kind and helpful, while 'héroes' refers to someone performing brave acts of salvation or rescue.

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