santo
saint's day, name day
Pronunciation
/ˈsan.to/
Cultural Note
In Spain, each day of the calendar is associated with a Catholic saint. If your name matches the saint of the day, it is your 'santo' (name day), and people may congratulate you. While less celebrated than birthdays today, older generations still observe this tradition, and it remains an important cultural reference.
📝 Example Sentences
Hoy es mi santo, me llamo Antonio.
Today is my name day, my name is Antonio.
¡Feliz santo! ¿Cómo lo vas a celebrar?
Happy name day! How are you going to celebrate?
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