Santos (en. Saints)

/ˈsantos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

People who have been canonized by the Catholic Church.

Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most venerated saints.

San Francisco de Asís es uno de los santos más venerados.

Figures in different religions that are considered sacred.

Saints are revered in many cultures.

Los santos son reverenciados en muchas culturas.

People regarded as virtuous or exemplary.

She is a saint in her community for her dedication and altruism.

Ella es un santo en su comunidad por su dedicación y altruismo.

From Latin 'sanctus', which means 'sacred'.

password or code

Code or password used for identification.

santo y seña

miraculous remedy

Very effective cure or solution.

santo remedio

in the mouth of saints

Said of someone who is being mentioned or praised.

en boca de santos

holiness

The quality of being holy.

santidad

to sanctify

To make something or someone holy.

santificar

canonization

Process by which a person is declared a saint.

canonización

Term used in the religious environment to refer to exemplary people.

That priest is a saint among the people.

Ese sacerdote es un santo entre la gente.

Expression used to refer to someone who is very good or altruistic.

I don't know how he helps everyone, he's a true saint.

No sé cómo ayuda a todos, es un verdadero santo.