This is the 6148th most frequent Dutch word.
santos
"Santos" is not a Dutch word; it is Spanish and Portuguese for "saints."
Here, 'Santos' refers to a proper noun, the name of a football club, specifically emphasizing its identity and activity in sports.
De voetbalclub Santos heeft een spannende wedstrijd gespeeld.
The football club Santos played an exciting match.
In this sentence, 'Santos' is referencing a place name, the port city in Brazil, focusing on geographic significance.
In mijn reis naar Brazilië wil ik de stad Santos bezoeken.
In my trip to Brazil, I want to visit the city of Santos.
Here, 'Santos' is used to describe a surname, its cultural and linguistic significance in naming conventions.