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    Rescates (en. Rescues)

    /resˈkate/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Operation to recover something or someone in a risky situation.
    The rescue of the trapped climbers was successful.
    El rescate de los montañistas atrapados fue exitoso.
    Recovery of goods or values, especially in emergency situations.
    The rescues of lost pets are becoming more common.
    Los rescates de mascotas perdidas son cada vez más comunes.
    Act of freeing someone from a situation of captivity.
    The rescue of the hostages was carried out by special forces.
    El rescate de los rehenes fue llevado a cabo por fuerzas especiales.

    Etymology

    From the verb rescatar, which comes from the Latin 'rescatare', meaning 'to take back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    human rescue
    Intervention aimed at saving people's lives.
    rescate humano
    financial rescue
    Financial assistance given to someone in economic trouble.
    rescate financiero
    air rescue
    Salvage operation carried out by aerial means.
    rescate aéreo

    Related Words

    rescue
    Action or effect of rescuing.
    rescate
    salvage
    Action of saving something or someone.
    salvamento
    aid
    Help provided to someone in difficulty.
    auxilio

    Slang Meanings

    Emotional rescue
    When someone supports you in a difficult moment, it is like an emotional rescue.
    Cuando alguien te apoya en un momento difícil, es como un rescate emocional.
    failed rescue
    The plan to rescue the cat from the rooftop turned into a failed rescue.
    El plan para rescatar al gato de la azotea se convirtió en un rescate fallido.