saint

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa reconhecida por ter alcançado um grau excepcional de santidade, virtude ou devoção, frequentemente canonizada oficialmente por uma instituição religiosa. Também pode se referir a qualquer pessoa muito bondosa ou virtuosa.

A noun referring to a person who has been formally recognized for exceptional holiness, often after death, or someone regarded as a model of virtue and excellence.

nome próprio

1. Holy personB1formal

   A person recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, virtue, or closeness to God, often officially canonized by the Christian church.

   Santo

   • Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of animals.
   • The cathedral is named after Saint Peter.
   • Many pilgrims travel to visit the relics of the saint.

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2. Very kind or patient personB2informal

   A person who is extremely kind, patient, or unselfish.

   Santa pessoa

   • She's a saint for putting up with his bad temper.
   • He's a saint to volunteer at the shelter every weekend.
   • You must be a saint to deal with all those complaints.

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