Spanish Conversation · Level 138
44 words
Spanish word
angelical
Pronunciation
IPA/aŋxeliˈkal/
Meaning
- adjectiveangelic
Example
La niña tiene una mirada angelical.
The girl has an angelic gaze.
More examples
La abuela tenía una sonrisa angelical cuando vio a los nietos.
Grandmother had an angelic smile when she saw the grandchildren.
Core concept
A serene, pure-faced person with a gentle, innocent expression.
Common phrases
sonrisa angelical
angelic smile
gesto angelical
angelic gesture
aspecto angelical
angelic appearance
Similar words
dulce: Soft, warmly sweet tone or expression that feels gentle and friendly.
tierno: Tender, endearing manner that inspires a desire to protect or care.
sereno: Calm, composed presence that radiates quiet peacefulness.
puro: Clean, untainted quality that gives an impression of innocence and simplicity.
Definition in Spanish
Que posee apariencia o carácter de ángel; usado en sentido literal o figurado para indicar pureza, bondad o dulzura.
Word origin
From Latin angelicus 'of angels', ultimately from Greek angelos 'messenger', the adjective moved from religious reference to a figurative sense of purity, goodness, and sweetness.
Usage tips
- Used as a flattering compliment for appearance or demeanor, but it can sound exaggerated or ironic in some contexts, and the Spanish form is the same for both genders with plural angelicales.