San (en. Saint)

/san/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Honorific title used in some traditions to refer to saints or religious figures.

Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of nature.

San Francisco de Asís es conocido por su amor a la naturaleza.

It is used in some place or personal names as an indicator of veneration.

The Church of Saint Peter is one of the most famous in the world.

La iglesia de San Pedro es una de las más famosas del mundo.

From Latin 'sanctus', which means 'holy'.

San Antonio

Refers to Saint Anthony of Padua, known for being the saint of lost causes.

San Antonio

San Juan

It can refer to Saint John the Baptist or the city of San Juan in Puerto Rico.

San Juan

Health

Recovery of health, especially in contexts of miracles performed by saints.

Sanidad

saint

Person recognized for their life of holiness.

santo

holiness

Quality of being holy.

santidad

Term used derogatorily to refer to someone who behaves in an overly moralistic way.

Don’t be so saintly, sometimes you have to enjoy a little.

No seas tan san, a veces hay que disfrutar un poco.

Expression to refer to a person who acts in an idealistic or naïve manner.

He is a saint who believes that everyone is good.

Él es un san que cree que todo el mundo es bueno.