Rescatado (en. Rescued)

/res.kaˈta.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
It refers to something or someone that has been saved.
The rescued dog now lives happily in its new home.
El perro rescatado ahora vive feliz en su nuevo hogar.
It indicates that someone has been freed from danger or suffering.
The rescued miners were joyfully welcomed by their families.
Los mineros rescatados fueron recibidos con alegría por sus familias.
It describes an action carried out to save someone.
The boy was rescued from the river by the firefighters.
El niño fue rescatado del río por los bomberos.

Etymology

The term comes from the verb 'rescatar', which in turn has roots in the Latin 'rescatare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rescued from the flames
Saved from the fire.
rescatado de las llamas
rescued by the police
Saved by the law enforcement.
rescatado por la policía
rescued at the last moment
Saved at the final moment.
rescatado en el último momento

Related Words

rescue
Action of saving or freeing someone.
rescate
to rescue
To take or free someone from danger.
rescatar
saving
Action and effect of saving.
salvamento

Slang Meanings

Rescued in the rescue slang refers to someone who has been helped in an improvised manner.
That team is always ready to help; they are the rescued ones.
Ese equipo siempre está listo para ayudar, son unos rescatados.
In some contexts, rescued can be used to describe someone who has emerged from a difficult financial situation.
After months of problems, he finally feels rescued.
Después de meses de problemas, finalmente se siente rescatado.