This is the 6694th most frequent Catalan word.
santamaria
"Santamaria" in Catalan refers to "Saint Mary," often used in religious contexts or as part of place names.
In this sentence, 'Santa Maria' refers to a place name, specifically a basilica dedicated to Saint Mary.
La Basílica de Santa Maria està situada al centre de la ciutat.
The Basilica of Saint Mary is located in the city center.
Here, 'Santa Maria' is used as an interjection or exclamation, expressing surprise or astonishment.
Exclama «Santa Maria!» quan està sorpresa.
She exclaims, 'Saint Mary!' when she is surprised.
In this context, 'Santamaria' is a surname, identifying a specific family or group of people.