Saint in Tagalog

“Saint” in Tagalog is “Santo” (for male saints) or “Santa” (for female saints) – terms deeply embedded in Filipino Catholic culture and daily life. These words represent not just holy figures, but also reflect the profound faith and devotion that characterize Filipino spirituality.

[Words] = Saint

[Definition]

• Saint /seɪnt/
• Noun 1: A person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and regarded in Christian faith as being in heaven after death.
• Noun 2: A person of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized by the Christian Church, especially by canonization.
• Noun 3: A very virtuous, kind, or patient person (informal usage).
• Verb 1: To formally recognize someone as a saint; to canonize.

[Synonyms] = Santo, Santa, Banal na tao, Santong tao, Kabanal-banalan

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of animals and nature.
• Ex1_PH: Ang Santo Francisco ng Assisi ay kilala sa kanyang pagmamahal sa mga hayop at kalikasan.
• Ex2_EN: Many Filipinos celebrate the feast day of their patron saint with great devotion.
• Ex2_PH: Maraming Pilipino ang nagdiriwang ng kapistahan ng kanilang patron na santo nang may malaking debosyon.
• Ex3_EN: She prayed to Saint Jude, the patron saint of hopeless cases.
• Ex3_PH: Siya ay nanalangin kay San Judas, ang patron na santo ng mga walang pag-asang kaso.
• Ex4_EN: My grandmother was a saint who always helped those in need.
• Ex4_PH: Ang aking lola ay isang santa na laging tumutulong sa mga nangangailangan.
• Ex5_EN: The church was named after Saint Peter, one of Jesus’s apostles.
• Ex5_PH: Ang simbahan ay pinangalanan kay San Pedro, isa sa mga apostol ni Hesus.