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saints

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noun
santos
1. Holy or virtuous persons canonized by the Christian church
The saints are commemorated on All Saints' Day.
Os santos são comemorados no Dia de Todos os Santos.
2. Persons of great virtue or holiness
She was a saint for her charitable work.
Ela era uma santa pelo seu trabalho caritativo.
3. Members of certain Christian denominations, especially Latter-day Saints
The saints gathered for the conference.
Os santos se reuniram para a conferência.
Synonyms
holy peopleblessed onesthe righteous
Antonyms
sinnersvillainsthe wicked

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
santos
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
santos
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

saint's day
patron saint
to be a saint
saint-like behavior
canonize as a saint
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