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sint

let them be

verb sint Rare
Grammar & Structure

Origin: Latin: present subjunctive of esse ('to be').

Usage Note

Sint is a Latin third-person plural present subjunctive of esse ('to be'), meaning 'let them be' or 'may they be'. It appears in Spanish texts only in Latin formulas and quotations, such as legal maxims or ecclesiastical documents. It is not a Spanish word and should not be confused with any Spanish verb form; learners will only encounter it in scholarly or liturgical contexts.

Examples

"El documento usa la fórmula latina 'sint ut sunt'."

Natural Translation

The document uses the Latin formula 'sint ut sunt'.

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