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santidad

san-tee-DAHD/santiˈðad/

“santidad” means “holiness” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

holiness

Also: sanctity
NounfB2
A glowing golden light radiating from a white lily on a soft blue background.

📝 In Action

Mucha gente admira la santidad de la Madre Teresa.

B2

Many people admire Mother Teresa's holiness.

Debemos respetar la santidad de la vida humana.

B2

We must respect the sanctity of human life.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sacralidad (sacredness)
  • pureza (purity)

Antonyms

  • maldad (wickedness)
  • profanidad (profanity)

Common Collocations

  • en olor de santidad – to die with a reputation for being a saint
  • alcanzar la santidad – to achieve holiness

Holiness

NounfC1formal
A simple white skullcap resting on a red velvet cushion.

📝 In Action

Su Santidad el Papa visitará México el próximo mes.

C1

His Holiness the Pope will visit Mexico next month.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • Pontífice (Pontiff)

Common Collocations

  • Su Santidad – His Holiness

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "santidad" in Spanish:

holiness→sanctity→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: santidad

Question 1 of 2

How do you say 'His Holiness' when referring to the Pope?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
santo(holy / saint) — Adjective / Noun
santificar(to sanctify / to make holy) — Verb
santuario(sanctuary) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'sanctitas', which comes from 'sanctus' meaning 'sacred' or 'set apart'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: sanctityFrench: saintetéItalian: santità

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'santo' and 'santidad'?

'Santo' is usually a person (a saint) or an adjective (holy), while 'santidad' is the noun for the quality itself (holiness).

Can 'santidad' be plural?

Yes, 'santidades', but it is very rare. It is almost always used in the singular to describe an abstract quality or a specific title.