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    Santo (en. Holy)

    /'santo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person regarded as exemplary and worthy of veneration.
    Saint Francis is a highly respected saint in the Church.
    San Francisco es un santo muy respetado en la Iglesia.
    A divine being in some religions.
    In the Catholic religion, God is the supreme saint.
    En la religión católica, Dios es el santo supremo.
    The meaning of 'sacred' or 'consecrated'.
    That place is considered holy by believers.
    Ese lugar es considerado santo por los creyentes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'sanctus', which means 'sacred' or 'consecrated'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    holy heavens
    Expression of surprise or astonishment.
    santo cielo
    code word
    Signal or password.
    santo y seña
    patron saint
    Protector or guide of a group or community.
    santo patrón

    Related Words

    holiness
    Quality of being holy; state of being sacred.
    santidad
    sanctity
    Quality of being holy or sacred.
    sanctidad
    sanctuary
    Sacred place or dedicated to worship.
    santuario

    Slang Meanings

    A person who behaves in an excessively pure or moralistic manner.
    Don't be so saintly, sometimes you have to enjoy life.
    No seas tan santo, a veces hay que disfrutar de la vida.
    Used to refer to someone who always tries to help others without expecting anything in return.
    She is a saint, she is always looking out for others.
    Ella es un santo, siempre está pendiente de los demás.