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angel

/ˈeɪndʒəl/

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.

Exemplos

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1

You are an angel for helping me move these heavy boxes.

You are a very kind person for helping me carry these items.

2

The Renaissance painting depicts an angel with golden wings.

The historical artwork shows a divine messenger with gold wings.

3

Be an angel and grab me a coffee while you're out.

Please be nice and get me a drink while you are outside.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
angel
Advérbio
angelically
Adjetivo
angelic
Relacionado
angelhood
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Dica de memorização

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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: angel

Exemplos

1

You are an angel for helping me move these heavy boxes.

everyday

You are a very kind person for helping me carry these items.

2

The Renaissance painting depicts an angel with golden wings.

formal

The historical artwork shows a divine messenger with gold wings.

3

Be an angel and grab me a coffee while you're out.

informal

Please be nice and get me a drink while you are outside.

4

The concept of angels as intermediaries is common in many religious traditions.

academic

The idea of divine beings as messengers is found in many faiths.

5

The startup's growth was fueled by a generous angel investor.

business

The new company's progress was supported by a private wealthy person.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
angel
Advérbio
angelically
Adjetivo
angelic
Relacionado
angelhood

Colocações comuns

guardian angel a spirit believed to protect a specific person
angel investor a person who provides capital for a business start-up
fallen angel an angel who has been expelled from heaven
little angel a term of endearment for a well-behaved child
angel face a person with a very innocent or beautiful face

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

angel vs angle

An angle is the space between two intersecting lines (geometry), whereas an angel is a spiritual being.

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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'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often misspell the word as 'angle'. Remember that 'el' comes at the end for the person, like 'ELevated'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'EL' at the end of angEL standing for 'Extra Loving' or 'ELestial' (Celestial).

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Origem da palavra

From the Greek word 'angelos', which literally means 'messenger'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural: angels Usually takes 'a' or 'the' as an article
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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.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: angel

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