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    Salvando (en. Saving)

    /salˈβando/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The act of rescuing or protecting someone or something.
    He was saving a dog trapped in the street.
    Estaba salvando a un perro atrapado en la calle.
    To preserve or keep safe.
    She was saving important documents from the fire.
    Ella estaba salvando documentos importantes del incendio.
    To make an exception or find a solution in a pressing situation.
    Putting differences aside, they managed to reach an agreement.
    Salvando las diferencias, lograron llegar a un acuerdo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'salvandus', which means 'salvable'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    saving face
    Maintaining a facade or image in front of others.
    salvando las apariencias
    saving the day
    Resolving a difficult situation.
    salvando el día
    saving the homeland
    Defending or protecting the country in a conflict context.
    salvando la patria

    Related Words

    to save
    To carry out the act of rescuing.
    salvar
    rescue
    The action of saving someone or something from a dangerous situation.
    rescate
    safeguard
    To protect something from harm or danger.
    salvaguardar

    Slang Meanings

    Used in informal contexts to refer to 'giving a hand' or helping.
    He is always saving his friends when they have problems.
    Siempre está salvando a sus amigos cuando tienen problemas.
    In some regions, it means 'to get someone out of a bind'.
    The girl saved her friend from being scolded by the teacher.
    La chica salvó a su amigo de ser regañado por el profesor.