No. 14,462 in Spanish
ángel
"Ángel" means "angel," a supernatural being or spirit often depicted as a messenger of God.
In a sentence
El ángel custodio siempre protege a los niños pequeños.
The guardian angel always protects small children.
In this sentence, 'ángel' is used metaphorically or religiously to refer to a protecting entity.
María es un verdadero ángel; siempre ayuda a los demás sin esperar nada a cambio.
María is a true angel; she always helps others without expecting anything in return.
Here, 'ángel' is used metaphorically to describe an exceptionally kind and altruistic person.
El cuadro muestra un ángel tocando una trompeta en el cielo.
The painting shows an angel playing a trumpet in the sky.
In this sentence, 'ángel' is used literally to describe an artistic depiction of a celestial being.
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