Holy

The Spanish word 'santo' translates to 'holy' in English. It is often used in religious contexts to denote something or someone that is associated with sanctity or blessed by a religious institution. In Spanish culture, this word is particularly prevalent due to the country's strong Catholic history. It can be used to refer to a saint (persona santa), a holy day (día santo), or a holy city (ciudad santa). Its usage can also extend beyond the ecclesiastical to express an intense feeling or sentiment as in 'santo cielo!' (holy heaven!).

Example sentences using: santo

El santo está en la iglesia.

The saint is in the church.

This phrase indicates the presence of a saint in a church, emphasizing the importance of religious figures in places of worship.

Los niños visitan a su santo patrón.

The children visit their patron saint.

This phrase describes children visiting a patron saint, which often reflects a cultural or religious tradition where communities honor their protective saints.

Ella reza a su santo favorito cada noche.

She prays to her favorite saint every night.

In this phrase, a person expresses her devotion by praying to a saint, highlighting personal religious practices and connections to faith.