Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
salvar
Pronunciation
IPA/salˈβaɾ/
Meaning
- verbsave
Example
El bombero logró salvar al niño.
The firefighter succeeded in saving the child.
More examples
Tu comentario ayudó a salvar la cara en la reunión.
Your comment helped save face at the meeting.
Core concept
A rescuer carrying an injured person out of danger.
Common phrases
salvar una vida
save a life
salvar la cara
save face
salvarse de
save oneself from
Similar words
ayudar: Provides practical help or support to make a task or problem easier.
proteger: Guards someone or something against threats to avoid harm.
rescatar: Frees someone or an animal from being trapped or held in danger.
Definition in Spanish
Poner a salvo a alguien o algo frente a un riesgo; en ocasiones usar para indicar que se conserva algo o que se supera un obstáculo.
Word origin
From Latin salvus 'safe' and the verb salvāre 'to make safe', passed into Spanish through the Romance languages as salvar.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish salvar usually describes rescue or sparing someone from harm, while guardar or almacenar are the usual verbs for saving files or storing things.