santuário

See also: santuario

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin sanctuārium (“sanctuary”), from sanctus (“holy”). Displaced Old Portuguese santuairo.

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /sɐ̃.tuˈa.ɾi.u/ [sɐ̃.tʊˈa.ɾɪ.u], (faster pronunciation) /sɐ̃ˈtwa.ɾju/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /sɐ̃.tuˈa.ɾi.o/ [sɐ̃.tʊˈa.ɾɪ.o], (faster pronunciation) /sɐ̃ˈtwa.ɾjo/

  • Hyphenation: san‧tu‧á‧ri‧o

Noun

santuário m (plural santuários)

  1. shrine (a place that is holy)
    Synonyms: templo, relicário, sacrário
  2. sanctuary (place of safety, refuge or protection)
    Synonyms: abrigo, refúgio
  3. a room where relics are kept
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