Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Angel in Spanish: How to Say Ángel
Ángel · noun (masculine) · AHN-hel
Angel in Spanish is ángel, a masculine noun (el ángel) with an accent on the first syllable. The plural is ángeles, and a guardian angel is un ángel de la guarda.
Ángel is AHN-hel; the g before e sounds like a breathy h.
Pintaron un ángel en el techo de la iglesia.
They painted an angel on the church ceiling.
Angel in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for angel, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| ángel | angel | AHN-hel | Default, widely understood |
| ángel de la guarda | angel | guardian angel |
How Native Speakers Use Ángel
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
In art
Pintaron un ángel en el techo de la iglesia.
They painted an angel on the church ceiling.
Ángel in a religious-art context.
Guardian angel
Mi abuela dice que tengo un ángel de la guarda.
My grandmother says I have a guardian angel.
Ángel de la guarda is a set phrase.
As a name
Le pusieron Ángel a su hijo.
They named their son Ángel.
Ángel is also a given name.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Ángel
Dropping the accent
Incorrect: angel
Correct: ángel
Ángel is stressed on the first syllable (ÁN-hel) and must carry the accent, and the plural ángeles keeps it.
Mispronouncing the g
Incorrect: Saying a hard g like in the English angle.
Correct: A soft, breathy h sound: AHN-hel.
Before e the Spanish g sounds like a breathy h, so ángel is AHN-hel, not the hard-g English angle.
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Common Questions About Angel in Spanish
- How do you say angel in Spanish?
- Angel in Spanish is ángel (AHN-hel), a masculine noun with an accent on the first syllable, and the plural is ángeles.
- What is a guardian angel in Spanish?
- A guardian angel is un ángel de la guarda or ángel guardián, a common phrase in prayers and everyday reassurance.
- Is Ángel a common name?
- Yes, Ángel is a popular name for men and Ángela for women, and like the noun the name keeps its accent.