santa

/ˈsanta/, [ˈsãn̪.t̪a]

holy, saint

Adjective santa

Noun santa f (plural santas, masculine santo, masculine plural santos)

Examples

¡Santa bolsa de bálago!

Holy bag of straw!

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En unos momentos serás o bien una santa mártir o una bruja muerta.

In a few moments you'll become either a holy martyr or a dead witch.

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Muchas personas se rehúsan a comer carne durante Semana Santa.

Many people refuse to eat meat during Easter.

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Las mujeres fueron las que sufrieron más en la época de la Santa Inquisición.

Women were the ones who suffered the most during the Inquisition.

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La Semana Santa acaba con la resurrección de Jesucristo.

Easter week ends up with Jesus' resurrection.

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Tenía nueve años cuando le pregunté a mi madre si de verdad existía Santa Claus.

I was nine years old when I asked my mom if Santa Claus really existed.

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El miércoles que viene empieza la Semana Santa.

Easter begins next Wednesday.

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Los elfos son los pequeños ayudantes de Santa.

Elves are Santa's little helpers.

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La Santa Inquisición comenzó con el Papa Lucio III.

The Holy Inquisition started with Pope Lucius III.

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