santisima
santísima with stress marks
most holy woman; the Most Holy (female title)
Usage Note
Santisima is a Spanish superlative religious title meaning 'most holy', used in the Philippines almost exclusively in Catholic liturgical contexts — most notably in Santisima Trinidad (Most Holy Trinity). The term underscores the deep Spanish Catholic heritage of Philippine religious language. The masculine counterpart is santisimo.
Examples
" Santisima, ang init! "
Natural Translation
Good heavens, it's so hot!
Literal Translation
Most-Holy, the heat!
" Santisima, ano ito? "
Natural Translation
Most Holy, what is this?
Literal Translation
Most-Holy, what this?
" Tuwing nagdarasal ang lola ko sa simbahan, palagi niyang binabanggit ang Santisima Trinidad bago matulog. "
Natural Translation
Whenever my grandmother prays in church, she always mentions the Most Holy Trinity before going to sleep.
Literal Translation
Every-time prays the grandmother my in church, always she mentions the Most-Holy Trinity before sleep.
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