A saint in Spanish or Portuguese religious contexts, or a carved wooden figure representing a saint.
From Latin sanctus meaning 'holy, sacred.' Entered Spanish and Portuguese directly from Latin, maintaining the religious significance while developing into folk art traditions in Latin America.
Santos are not just religious icons but represent a unique fusion of Catholic imagery with indigenous American woodcarving traditions, creating a distinctive folk art where European saints often take on local cultural characteristics and skin tones.
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