No. 2,366 in Portuguese
santos
"Saints" or "holy ones."
In a sentence
Os santos sempre são lembrados no dia de Todos os Santos.
The saints are always remembered on All Saints' Day.
The term 'santos' refers to holy figures in religious contexts.
Santos é uma cidade famosa pelas suas praias.
Santos is a city famous for its beaches.
Here, 'Santos' is a proper noun, referencing a specific city's name.
Ele preparou os santos documentos para a reunião.
He prepared the holy documents for the meeting.
In this case, 'santos' describes the documents as sacred or revered.
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