What is the Spanish word for "holy"?

Learn how to say "holy" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

holy

Spanish

santo

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Alternative translations of "holy"

sagrado

Examples of how to use "holy" in Spanish

English
This is a holy place for many people.
Spanish
Este es un lugar sagrado para muchas personas.
English
The priest entered the holy chapel quietly.
Spanish
El sacerdote entró en la capilla sagrada en silencio.
English
She kept a holy book on her shelf.
Spanish
Ella tenía un libro sagrado en su estantería.
English
They made a holy promise to each other.
Spanish
Hicieron una promesa sagrada el uno al otro.
English
A holy shrine stood at the hilltop.
Spanish
En la cima de la colina había un santuario sagrado.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "holy" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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