English Dictionary

santo

名詞

(art) A wooden or ivory statue of a saint, angel or other religious figure, found in Spain and former Spanish colonies.

日本語の意味

（美術）スペインおよび旧スペイン植民地で見られる、木製または象牙製の聖人、天使、またはその他の宗教上の人物の彫像

The parish displayed its finest santo, a delicately carved ivory statue of a saint dating to the 18th century, for visitors.

教区は来訪者に向けて、18世紀にさかのぼる精巧に彫られた象牙製の聖人像というもっとも優れた聖像を展示した。

意味（1）

(art) A wooden or ivory statue of a saint, angel or other religious figure, found in Spain and former Spanish colonies.

A santo may get a new coat of paint on its feast day or at Christmas. Or sometimes, when a prayer has been granted, a Puerto Rican repays his santo with a fresh coat of paint.

santos （ plural ）