Salva (en. Save)

/ˈsalβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of saving someone or something from danger.
The salute was quick and managed to rescue those affected.
La salva fue rápida y logró rescatar a los afectados.
A set of shots made as a greeting or celebration.
Salutes were heard in honor of the heroes of the homeland.
Se escucharon salvas en honor a los héroes de la patria.
verb
Action of saving or freeing someone from danger.
Save those who are in danger.
Salva a los que están en peligro.

Etymology

From the Latin 'salva', which means 'salvation' or 'the act of saving'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

save the homeland
Action or measure to defend the country.
salva la patria
give a salute
To perform a shot or salute in tribute or celebration.
dar una salva
save someone
To protect or rescue someone from imminent danger.
salva a alguien

Related Words

savior
A person who saves another.
salvador
salvation
The action of saving.
salvación
salvageable
That which can be saved.
salvable

Slang Meanings

Expression used to refer to an unexpected rescue.
I was about to give up everything, but your help was my salvation.
Estaba a punto de dejar todo, pero su ayuda fue mi salva.