Angel
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★★ Very Common
Casual
Meaning: A wonderful, kind person.
非常善良的人。
Una persona maravillosa y amable.
素晴らしくて優しい人。
훌륭하고 다정한 사람.
Compliment comparing someone to an angel for their kindness.
因为某人的善良而将其比作天使的赞美。
Cumplido que compara a alguien con un ángel por su amabilidad.
優しさを称えて天使に例える褒め言葉。
친절한 행동을 한 사람을 천사에 비유하는 칭찬.
Examples
- You're an angel! 你真是个天使！¡Eres un ángel!あなたは天使だ！넌 천사야!
- Thanks, angel. 谢谢，天使。Gracias, ángel.ありがとう、天使。고마워, 천사.
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪndʒəl/
Usage Guide
Context: gratitude
Tone: appreciative
✓ Do Say
- You're an angel你真是个天使Eres un ángelあなたは天使だ넌 천사야
✗ Don't Say
- For helpful/kind acts用于感谢善良/乐于助人的行为Para actos amables o serviciales親切な行為に対して使う도움을 주거나 친절한 행동에 대해
Common Mistakes
- Religious metaphor used casually
Origin & History
Comparing someone to heavenly angels for their kindness.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
AngelYou're an angel
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