angeles
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/ˈændʒəlɛz/
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/ˈændʒəlɪz/
angels (as a name)
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'angeles' comes from Spanish, where 'ángeles' is the plural of 'ángel', meaning 'angels'.
Historical Evolution
The Spanish 'Los Ángeles' (meaning 'The Angels') was adopted as the name of the city in California, and 'angeles' became part of the English name 'Los Angeles'.
Meaning Changes
Originally, 'ángeles' simply meant 'angels' in Spanish, but in English, 'angeles' is not used alone and refers specifically to the city name as part of 'Los Angeles'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a proper noun, most commonly used as part of the name of the city 'Los Angeles' in California, USA. Not used as a common noun in English.
Los Angeles is known for its entertainment industry.
Last updated: 2025/08/06 17:51