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santidad

/san-tee-DAHD/

holiness

A glowing golden light radiating from a white lily on a soft blue background.

The glowing lily symbolizes the spiritual purity and holiness of 'santidad'.

santidad(noun)

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holiness

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the state of being spiritually pure

Also:

sanctity

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the quality of being sacred or very important

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

The '-dad' ending

Words ending in '-dad' are almost always feminine. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with 'santidad'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender confusion

Mistake: "el santidad"

Correction: la santidad. Even though it doesn't end in 'a', the '-dad' suffix is a feminine marker in Spanish.

⭐ Usage Tips

Abstract quality

Use this word when talking about the quality of being holy. If you are talking about a person who is holy, use 'santo' (male) or 'santa' (female) instead.

A simple white skullcap resting on a red velvet cushion.

The white skullcap represents the formal title of 'Su Santidad' (His Holiness).

santidad(noun)

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Holiness

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used as a formal title (His/Your Holiness)

📝 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

💡 Grammar Points

Capitalization in titles

When used as a formal title, 'Santidad' is usually capitalized to show respect.

⭐ Usage Tips

Addressing the Pope

Just like 'Your Honor' or 'Your Majesty', you use 'Su Santidad' (His Holiness) or 'Vuestra Santidad' (Your Holiness) as a set phrase.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: santidad

Question 1 of 2

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

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Word Family

santo(holy / saint) - adjective/noun
santificar(to sanctify / to make holy) - verb
santuario(sanctuary) - noun

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.