Sant (en. Saint)

/sant/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Resource or sacred place, usually a sanctuary.
The saint in the city is a place of worship.
El sant en la ciudad es un lugar de culto.
A figure venerated in a religion.
Saint John is a saint highly regarded by the faithful.
San Juan es un sant muy apreciado por los fieles.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'sanctus', which means holy or sacred.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sacred sanctuary
Place of worship or cult.
santuario sagrado
saint found in
Reference to the location of a saint.
sant que se encuentra en

Related Words

holy
Person recognized for their virtuous life.
santo
sanctuary
Place where the relic of a saint is kept.
sanctuario

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, used as an abbreviation of 'sanctuary'
He went to make his saint over the weekend.
Fue a hacer su sant el fin de semana.
Colloquial use to refer to someone very dear or revered.
She is my saint, she always helps me.
Ella es mi sant, siempre me ayuda.