Salvación (en. Salvation)

/salβaˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Freedom from danger or an adverse situation.
The salvation of humanity is a frequently discussed topic.
La salvación de la humanidad es un tema discutido a menudo.
Divine action that rescues humans from sin.
For many, spiritual salvation is fundamental in life.
Para muchos, la salvación espiritual es fundamental en la vida.
Means by which one frees oneself from a bad situation.
The treatment was his salvation in the face of the illness.
El tratamiento fue su salvación frente a la enfermedad.

Etymology

From Latin 'salvatio', meaning 'the act of saving'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eternal salvation
State of salvation that lasts forever.
salvación eterna
seek salvation
To try to find a way to save oneself from a negative situation.
buscar la salvación
be the salvation
To be the solution or remedy to a problem.
ser la salvación

Related Words

save
Action of rescuing someone or something.
salvar
savior
Person who saves or rescues others.
salvador
safeguard
Measure or action that protects something.
salvaguarda

Slang Meanings

Get rid of problems.
That course was my salvation from problems with my subjects.
Ese curso fue mi salvación de problemas con las materias.
Find support in difficult situations.
His help was the salvation when I needed it the most.
Su ayuda fue la salvación cuando más la necesité.