holy

sacro, santo

Considerato molto speciale e degno di rispetto in una religione.

In inglese semplice: Considered very special and worthy of respect in a religion.

• This mountain is holy to them.
• Visitors must respect the holy site.
• They read from their holy books every evening.

Sinonimi: sacred

Contrari: unholy

Espressioni comuni: holy book, holy place, holy land

sacro, consacrato

Destinato al servizio di un dio o all’uso in attività religiose.

In inglese semplice: Set apart for serving a god or for use in religious activities.

• The priest sprinkled holy water.
• They kept the holy vessels near the altar.
• Only holy oil was used in the ceremony.

Sinonimi: consecrated, sacred

Espressioni comuni: holy water, holy oil, holy vessels

accidenti, caspita

Si usa prima di un’altra parola per esprimere forte sorpresa, shock o entusiasmo.

In inglese semplice: Used before another word to express strong surprise, shock, or excitement.

• Holy cow, that fish is huge!
• Holy smokes, you finished already!
• Holy crap, I left my keys inside!

Sinonimi: blessed, cursed, infernal, 4ucking

Espressioni comuni: holy cow, holy smokes, holy crap