angel
An angel is a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God. In a general sense, the word is used to describe a person who is exceptionally kind, helpful, or beautiful.
Ejemplos
3 de 5You are an angel for helping me move these heavy boxes.
You are a very kind person for helping me carry these items.
The Renaissance painting depicts an angel with golden wings.
The historical artwork shows a divine messenger with gold wings.
Be an angel and grab me a coffee while you're out.
Please be nice and get me a drink while you are outside.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'EL' at the end of angEL standing for 'Extra Loving' or 'ELestial' (Celestial).
Quiz rápido
My nurse was a total ____; she stayed with me all night until I felt better.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: angel
Ejemplos
You are an angel for helping me move these heavy boxes.
everydayYou are a very kind person for helping me carry these items.
The Renaissance painting depicts an angel with golden wings.
formalThe historical artwork shows a divine messenger with gold wings.
Be an angel and grab me a coffee while you're out.
informalPlease be nice and get me a drink while you are outside.
The concept of angels as intermediaries is common in many religious traditions.
academicThe idea of divine beings as messengers is found in many faiths.
The startup's growth was fueled by a generous angel investor.
businessThe new company's progress was supported by a private wealthy person.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
an angel of mercy
someone who helps people who are suffering
on the side of the angels
to be supporting the right or morally good side
speak of the devil (and an angel appears)
said when someone you were just talking about arrives
Se confunde a menudo con
An angle is the space between two intersecting lines (geometry), whereas an angel is a spiritual being.
Notas de uso
The word is frequently used metaphorically to thank someone for a favor. It is almost always used positively, except in specific idioms like 'fallen angel'.
Errores comunes
Learners often misspell the word as 'angle'. Remember that 'el' comes at the end for the person, like 'ELevated'.
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'EL' at the end of angEL standing for 'Extra Loving' or 'ELestial' (Celestial).
Origen de la palabra
From the Greek word 'angelos', which literally means 'messenger'.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In Western culture, angels are iconic symbols of protection, often depicted in Christmas decorations and cemetery statues.
Quiz rápido
My nurse was a total ____; she stayed with me all night until I felt better.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: angel
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a
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for
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not
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with
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you
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