Synonyms for

Santo

Verb / ˈsæntəʊ / Another word for santo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Santo is a Spanish word that means 'saint' or 'holy' in English.

Synonyms & similar words

saint divine sacred godly blessed pious devout religious revered venerated sanctified angelic heavenly pure righteous spiritual pietistic worshipful faithful

Synonyms by register

Formal

consecrated hallowed blessed divine

Informal

holy saintly good pious

Literary

seraphic angelic celestial

Antonyms

profane unholy blasphemous sacrilegious irreligious wicked

Common collocations

  • santo domingo
  • santo niño
  • santo cielo
  • santo patrono
  • santo grial
  • santo y seña

Word family

noun saint
adjective saintly

Usage note

The word 'santo' is Spanish for 'saint' and is often used in proper nouns or religious contexts. It is not a common English word on its own.

Example sentences

  1. The santo statue in the church is very old.
  2. My grandmother has a collection of santos from different countries.
  3. We prayed to the santo for protection.
  4. The santo festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
  5. The santo relic was believed to have healing powers.

Quotes

  • A santo is a saint, and every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future. - Oscar Wilde
  • It is not the saint that needs a santo, but the santo that needs a saint. - George Bernard Shaw
  • The santo's eyes seemed to follow me wherever I went. - Unknown

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