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    Sancta (en. Holy)

    /sancta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A saint, specifically referred to a place or thing considered sacred.
    The sancta of the church is visited by many faithful.
    La sancta de la iglesia es visitada por muchos fieles.
    A term used to refer to a revered figure in religion.
    The sancta had a great influence on the community.
    La sancta tuvo una gran influencia en la comunidad.
    Any object that is considered sacred.
    That reliquary is a very important sancta for believers.
    Ese relicario es una sancta muy importante para los creyentes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sancta', feminine of 'sanctus', meaning 'sacred'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sancta sanctorum
    The holiest place within a temple or church.
    sancta sanctorum
    where there is sancta, there is hope
    Where something is considered sacred, there is faith or hope.
    donde hay sancta hay esperanza

    Related Words

    sacred
    That is worthy of respect or veneration.
    sagrado
    holiness
    Quality of being holy.
    santidad
    to sanctify
    To make holy or to give a sacred character.
    santificar

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial term to refer to something or someone that is considered respectable.
    That person is a sancta in our community.
    Esa persona es una sancta en nuestra comunidad.
    Humorous use to describe something that is unbreakable or immutable.
    That rule is a sancta that is never broken.
    Esa regla es una sancta que nunca se rompe.