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

Of course, the managerial changes – current boss Vitor Pereira is the fourth head coach the Forest squad have worked under this season after Nuno Espirito Santo, Ange Postecoglou and Sean Dyche – have not necessarily helped the team find a consistent rhythm.

From BBC

"It is not good to go into the international break with this feeling," Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo said.

From BBC

That was before four permanent managers this season - Nuno Espirito Santo, Postecoglou, Sean Dyche and now Vitor Pereira - which underlines the turbulent campaign at the City Ground.

From BBC

Rodríguez, who has a slight frame and a white beard, spends his days sitting in the shade of a tree outside Oasis de Paz del Espíritu Santo Amparito, a small Catholic shelter nestled amid junk yards and mechanic shops.

From Los Angeles Times

Glaser, one of the entertainment industry’s top lawyers, had a long relationship with Shell and knew Cipriani through work she had done for him and his wife, actress Greice Santo.

From The Wall Street Journal