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

Well-placed sources have indicated Dyche is a candidate to replace Postecoglou, who took over from Nuno Espirito Santo in September.

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Another one, the Wilde, opened late last year in a multistory 1950s villa that used to be the residence of fashion designer Santo Versace.

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The club are without victory in the six matches since the Australian replaced Nuno Espirito Santo at the City Ground.

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The Hammers grew into the game against Everton in Nuno Espirito Santo's first match in charge but I am expecting the Gunners to be too strong for them.

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Rubbing it in, fans then sung in praise of Postecoglou's predecessor Nuno Espirito Santo, who is now with West Ham.

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