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angelo

angel

noun AHN-jeh-loh Rare
Arts & Culture Religion

Origin: From Latin angelus, from Greek angelos ('messenger').

Usage Note

Angelo is masculine (l'angelo); modern Italian uses angelo for both male and female angels, with Angela surviving only as a given name. Angelo custode is the 'guardian angel'. Used as a term of endearment — sei un angelo ('you're an angel') — it is warm and common in everyday speech.

Examples

"L'angelo custode veglia su di noi."

Natural Translation

The guardian angel watches over us.

Literal Translation

The angel guardian watches over of us.

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