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santuario — meaning in English

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English meaning

grotto noun A small cave, or an artificial structure built to look like one.
sanctuary noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
shrine noun A place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.

Senses

santuario is used for these senses in English:

sanctuary The consecrated (or sacred) area of a church or temple around its tabernacle or altar.

sanctuary — full definition

noun A place of safety or refuge from danger or persecution.
noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or nature.
noun The sacred, central part of a church or temple around the altar.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

grotta caverna rifugio sancta sanctorum edicola reliquiario