What is the Spanish word for "saint"?

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

English

saint

Spanish

santo

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Alternative translations of "saint"

santo
santa

Examples of how to use "saint" in Spanish

English
She is a true saint for her charity work.
Spanish
Ella es una verdadera santa por su trabajo de caridad.
English
They named the old church after a saint.
Spanish
Ellos nombraron la vieja iglesia en honor a un santo.
English
The painting shows a saint holding a candle.
Spanish
La pintura muestra a un santo sosteniendo una vela.
English
She spoke softly, like a saint in prayer.
Spanish
Ella habló suavemente, como una santa en oración.
English
Each saint has a special day of celebration.
Spanish
Cada santo tiene un día especial de celebración.

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