Santander

American  

[sahn-tahn-der] / ˌsɑn tɑnˈdɛr /

noun

1. Francisco de Paula 1792–1840, South American soldier and statesman: president of New Granada 1832–37.

2. a seaport in N Spain: Altamira prehistoric cave drawings nearby.

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Santander British  

/ santanˈdɛr /

noun

1. a port and resort in N Spain, on an inlet of the Bay of Biscay: noted for its prehistoric collection from nearby caves; shipyards and an oil refinery. Pop: 184 778 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

He set a plan in motion that would let the company advertise to car dealers that Santander Consumer wasn’t going to ask anymore for proof of income, or “POI,” in order to issue a loan.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

The scam was reported to Report Fraud and Santander - but they were told it was unlikely their money would be recovered.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“The inflation pipeline is becoming problematic,” writes Stephen Stanley, chief U.S. economist at Santander.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The higher-yielding CLO bonds that private-credit funds primarily hold lost 4.1% in February, a sharp reversal from gains of 1% in January and December, according to research by Santander U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

If a transatlantic liner touched at one of the northern ports, such as Vigo, Santander, Bilbao, it would open up an untrodden Switzerland with fertile valleys and noble hills.

From Heroic Spain by O'Reilly, Elizabeth Boyle