Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
santero
Pronunciation
IPA/sanˈteɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounSanteria follower
Example
Muchos santeros participaron en la procesión del barrio.
Many Santeria followers participated in the neighborhood procession.
More examples
En la fiesta de santeros, la música y los tambores llenaron la plaza.
At the festival of Santeria devotees, the music and drums filled the plaza.
Core concept
Ritual specialist of Santería or artisan who crafts and cares for saint images.
Common phrases
fiesta de santeros
festival of Santeria devotees
prácticas de santeros
practices of Santeria devotees
figura de santero
Santeria votive figure
Similar words
sacerdote: Priest or minister who leads worship services and officiates religious rites.
artesano: Skilled artisan who handcrafts objects such as statues, souvenirs, and icons.
Definition in Spanish
Término que designa tanto a quienes practican o sirven en la santería como a artesanos que crean, restauran o cuidan imágenes religiosas; su interpretación varía según país y contexto.
Word origin
It derives from Spanish santo 'saint' plus -ero 'person connected with', tracing back to Latin sanctus and applied to ritual attendants and to artisans who make sacred images.
Usage tips
- In news and cultural discussion, santero often refers to a Santería ritual specialist, while in church or museum contexts it commonly denotes an artisan.