Rescate (en. Rescue)
/resˈkate/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Action of rescuing.
The rescue of the miners was a success.
El rescate de los mineros fue un éxito.
Exit or release of a person in danger.
A rescue was organized to save the trapped child.
Se organizó un rescate para salvar al niño atrapado.
Intervention to recover something lost.
The recovery of the artifact has been complicated.
El rescate del artefacto ha sido complicado.
Etymology
From Latin 'rescatum', meaning 'rescued'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
emergency rescue
Quick operation to save lives in critical situations.
rescate de emergencia
maritime rescue
Operation to save people at sea.
rescate marítimo
animal rescue
Actions to save endangered animals.
rescate de animales
Related Words
rescuer
Person who performs the rescue.
rescatador
rescue worker
Person specialized in carrying out rescues.
rescatista
Slang Meanings
Rescue in the context of debts.
The rescue of the debt will allow us to move forward with the project.
El rescate de la deuda nos permitirá seguir adelante con el proyecto.
Rescue of a lost love.
I made a rescue of my ex to try to go out with her again.
Hice un rescate de mi ex para intentar volver a salir con ella.