santo

American  

[san-toh, sahn-, sahn-taw] / ˈsæn toʊ, ˈsɑn-, ˈsɑn tɔ /

noun

plural

santos

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

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Etymology

Origin of santo

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

Example Sentences

Guardiola knows Nuno Espirito Santo's side are fighting for points, but the Spaniard said City "are desperate too".

From BBC

However, the reason why Tottenham and Nottingham Forest fans have reason to be nervous is that West Ham's performances have improved considerably under Nuno Espirito Santo's guidance in recent weeks.

From BBC

Nuno Espirito Santo was well down a list of successors when he was appointed in summer 2021.

From BBC

Having started the season with Nuno Espirito Santo in charge, Forest's players are working under their fourth manager of the season in Vitor Pereira.

From BBC

At a meeting with police earlier, Noboa announced a curfew from March 15 to 30 in Ecuador's four most violent provinces: Guayas, Los Rios, Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas and El Oro.

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