santo

[san-toh, sahn-, sahn-taw]

noun

plural

santos 

1. a carved figure of a saint, usually of wood, as from Puerto Rico, Mexico, or the southwestern United States.

Word History and Origins

Origin of santo¹

First recorded in 1630–40, for an earlier sense; from Spanish: literally, saint; from Latin sānctus

Example Sentences

There was also the botched appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo, who was sacked in November 2021 after only four months in charge.

From BBC

On a recent Sunday at Santo Domingo de Guzmán Roman Catholic Church in the capital’s Baruta district, Father Leonardo Marius urged parishioners to ignore the drumbeat of war pounding the airwaves and internet.

From Los Angeles Times

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis will hold talks with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and has dismissed any rift between the pair.

From BBC

Nuno Espirito Santo says he will not quit as Nottingham Forest manager, but cannot guarantee he will still be in charge by the end of the transfer window.

From BBC

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo says his relationship with the club's owner Evangelos Marinakis has "changed".

From BBC