saint

US /seɪnt/
UK /seɪnt/
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1.

santo, santa

a person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being in heaven after death

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Mother Teresa is considered a modern saint.
La Madre Teresa es considerada una santa moderna.
The church canonized her as a saint.
La iglesia la canonizó como santa.
2.

santo, persona virtuosa

a person of great virtue or benevolence

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He's a real saint for putting up with all her complaints.
Es un verdadero santo por aguantar todas sus quejas.
My grandmother was a saint, always helping others.
Mi abuela era una santa, siempre ayudando a los demás.
1.

santificar, canonizar

to declare (a person) to be a saint; canonize

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The Pope will saint the new martyrs next year.
El Papa santificará a los nuevos mártires el próximo año.
It takes a long process to officially saint someone.
Se necesita un largo proceso para santificar oficialmente a alguien.