holy

connected with religion or a god, especially the Christian God

sagrado, divino

• a holy place/person

Collocations holy book · holy water

• The church is a holy place for many people.

  La iglesia es un lugar sagrado para muchas personas.

very good and morally right, especially in religion or a religious way of life

santo, virtuoso

• a holy cause

Collocations holy war · holy mission

• He is a man of great moral and religious integrity, a truly holy person.

  Es un hombre de gran integridad moral y religiosa, una persona verdaderamente santa.

used to refer to days that are special religious holidays or festivals

festivo, sagrado (en relación a un día)

• a holy day

Collocations holy days of obligation · holiday season

• Christmas is a major holy day in many countries.

  Navidad es una festividad importante en muchos países.

used to refer to the name of God or Jesus Christ, especially when written down in a formal way

santo (en relación al nombre de Dios o Jesús)

• the Holy Name

Collocations Holy Trinity · Holy Bible

• The Holy Name is written in gold letters on the wall.

  El nombre sagrado está escrito en letras doradas en la pared.

used to refer to a book or part of a book that is considered very important in religion, especially the Bible

sagrado (en relación a un texto religioso)

• the Holy Book

Collocations Holy Scriptures · Holy Writings

• The Holy Book is the most important text in many religions.

  El libro sagrado es el texto más importante en muchas religiones.

used to refer to a place that is considered very important or special in religion, especially a church or other religious building

sagrado (en relación a un lugar)

• the Holy Place

Collocations Holy Land · Holy City

• The Holy Place is where the most important religious ceremonies take place.

  El lugar sagrado es donde se llevan a cabo las ceremonias religiosas más importantes.

used to refer to someone who is considered very important or special in religion, especially a saint

santo (en relación a una persona)

• the Holy Person

Collocations Holy Father · Holy Mother

• The Holy Person is revered by many people.

  La persona sagrada es venerada por muchas personas.

used to refer to something that is considered very important or special in religion, especially an object used in religious ceremonies

sagrado (en relación a un objeto)

• the Holy Thing

Collocations Holy Grail · Holy Relic

• The Holy Thing is kept in a special place.

  El objeto sagrado se guarda en un lugar especial.