What is the Spanish word for "saintly"?

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

English

saintly

Spanish

santo

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Alternative translations of "saintly"

sagrado
piadoso
devoto
virtuoso

Examples of how to use "saintly" in Spanish

English
She had a saintly patience with the children.
Spanish
Ella tenía una paciencia santa con los niños.
English
She had a calm, saintly smile.
Spanish
Ella tenía una sonrisa tranquila y santa.
English
He helped the poor with saintly patience.
Spanish
Él ayudaba a los pobres con una paciencia santa.
English
They described her as a saintly woman.
Spanish
La describían como una mujer santa.
English
The monk acted in a saintly manner.
Spanish
El monje actuaba de manera santa.

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