Santander (en. Santander)
/santaˈnder/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Name of a city in northern Spain.
Santander is known for its beautiful beaches.
Santander es conocida por sus hermosas playas.
Name of a city in Colombia.
Santander is a department in Colombia.
Santander es un departamento de Colombia.
Important financial entity in Spain.
Banco Santander is one of the largest banks in Europe.
El Banco Santander es uno de los bancos más grandes de Europa.
Etymology
The name comes from the Latin 'sanctus' (holy) and 'dand' (to give).
Common Phrases and Expressions
Banco Santander
Financial institution of Spanish origin.
Banco Santander
Santander, Spain
Coastal city known for its natural beauty.
Santander, España
Santander, Colombia
Department with a rich culture and traditions.
Santander, Colombia
Related Words
santandereano
Related to Santander, especially in Colombia.
santandereano
santanderino
From Santander, especially in Spain.
santanderino
Slang Meanings
Referring to something outstanding or prestigious due to its association with Santander.
That car is so 'santander', it looks amazing!
Ese coche es tan 'santander', ¡luce increíble!
Used as an adjective to describe something of high quality or excellent.
The food from this restaurant is 'santander'.
La comida de este restaurante es 'santander'.