Santísima (en. Most holy)

/sanˈtísica/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Term used to refer to the Virgin Mary with great respect.
The Catholic community celebrates the feast of the Most Holy Virgin.
La comunidad católica celebra la festividad de la Santísima Virgen.
It is used to designate a person who is venerated as a saint.
The church has an image of the Most Holy on its altar.
La iglesia tiene una imagen de la Santísima en su altar.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'santísima', superlative of 'santa'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Our Most Holy Lady
Refers to the Virgin Mary in her most reverential form.
Nuestra Señora Santísima
Most Holy Trinity
Christian concept that defines God in three persons.
Santísima Trinidad

Related Words

saint
A person canonized by the church.
santa
sacred
That is worthy of veneration.
sagrado
venerate
To render worship to someone or something.
venerar

Slang Meanings

Expression used to refer to something so perfect it seems divine.
That food is Most Holy, I can't stop eating!
Esa comida está santísima, ¡no puedo dejar de comer!
Used in contexts of great surprise or admiration.
That party was Most Holy, I've never seen anything like it!
¡Esa fiesta estuvo santísima, nunca había visto algo igual!