Rescató (en. Rescued)

[res-ka-'to]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To save someone or something from danger or an adverse situation.
The firefighter rescued the girl trapped in the fire.
El bombero rescató a la niña atrapada en el fuego.
To recover something that was lost.
He rescued his suitcase after it got lost at the airport.
Rescató su maleta después de que se perdió en el aeropuerto.
To return something to its owner or original condition.
The organization rescued the abused animals and found them new homes.
La organización rescató a los animales maltratados y les encontró nuevos hogares.

Etymology

From Latin 'rescatāre', meaning 'to free by means of rescue'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emergency rescue
Operation to save people in immediate danger.
rescate de emergencia
restored the honor
Restored someone's reputation or dignity.
rescató el honor
financial rescue
Economic assistance to avoid a crisis.
rescate financiero

Related Words

rescue
Action of rescuing.
rescate
to rescue
Action of bringing something or someone back to the place where it should be.
rescatar
rescuer
Person who performs the rescue.
rescatador

Slang Meanings

Unexpected rescue.
He had a rescue when he found money in the street.
Tuvo un rescató cuando encontró dinero en la calle.
Emotional rescue.
He felt rescued after talking to his friend.
Se sintió rescatado después de hablar con su amigo.