angel
BrE /ˈeɪndʒəl/ AmE /ˈeɪndʒəl/
noun en → es
a spiritual being in many religions, believed to be a servant of God or another god and often thought to have wings and play a harp
ángeles, seres celestiales
Collocations angel in heaven · guardian angel
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She believes that angels watch over us.
Ella cree que los ángeles nos vigilan.
a person who is very kind and helpful, especially someone who helps people in a difficult situation
ángel, persona bondadosa
Collocations angel of mercy · an angel sent from heaven
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He was an angel to me when I was sick.
Fue un ángel para mí cuando estaba enfermo.
a player who is very good at a sport, especially one who does not often make mistakes or lose points
ángel del deporte, jugador estrella
Collocations angel of the pitch · an angel on the ice
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She is an angel in tennis.
Ella es un ángel en tenis.
a statue or picture of a beautiful young person with wings, often used as decoration in churches and other buildings
ángel (escultura o pintura)
Collocations angel statue · an angel painting
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The church has a beautiful angel statue.
La iglesia tiene una hermosa estatua de ángel.
the main character in some stories, especially romantic ones, who is usually very beautiful and good
ángel (en literatura)
Collocations angel of the story · an angel character
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She is the angel in this romantic novel.
Ella es el ángel en esta novela romántica.
used to describe something or someone that is very beautiful, kind, or good
ángel (en metáfora)
Collocations angel of beauty · an angel of kindness
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She is an angel of peace.
Ella es un ángel de la paz.
a player who scores many goals in a game or season, often used as a nickname for such players
ángel (en fútbol)
Collocations angel of the goal · an angel on the pitch
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He is an angel in football.
Él es un ángel en fútbol.
a singer who has a very beautiful voice, often used to describe female singers in pop or classical music
ángel (en música)
Collocations angel of the melody · an angel on stage
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She is an angel in music.
Ella es un ángel en música.