santos
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈsæntoʊs// san·tos
n. a common family name in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries. It comes from a word meaning 'saints'.
n. a common surname of Ibero-Romance origin, derived from the plural form of the Latin 'sanctus'. When used as a proper name, it identifies individuals or specific geographic locations.
Mr. Santos is our new science teacher.
The local football club, Santos FC, became famous worldwide during the era when Pelé played for them.
The historical archives contain several documents signed by the Santos family, indicating their significant influence over the region's trade routes during the late eighteenth century.
Usage
Used as a proper noun; typically capitalized.