Sancto (en. Saint)

/sankto/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A saint or person of great piety.

The saint was venerated for his dedication to the community.

El sancto fue venerado por su dedicación a la comunidad.

Something that is considered sacred or worthy of veneration.

This place has a deep sacred significance for the locals.

Este lugar tiene un sancto profundo para los locales.

From Latin 'sanctus', meaning 'holy' or 'sacred'.

sacred at home

The home that is a sacred refuge.

sancto en casa

sacred and secular

The sacred and the secular together.

sancto y profano

sanction

Consequence or punishment imposed for transgressing a norm.

sanción

sacralization

Process of making something sacred.

sacralización

Reference to someone who has very strict principles.

That guy is a saint, he never breaks the rules.

Ese tipo es un sancto, nunca rompe las reglas.