Salvatierra (en. Salvaterra)
/salvaˈtjerra/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Area or land that has been saved from destruction or danger.
The town was grateful for the salvatierra that had been preserved.
El pueblo estaba agradecido por la salvatierra que había sido conservada.
Land that can be redeemed or recovered.
The salvatierra of the old field was restored for agriculture.
La salvatierra del antiguo campo fue restaurada para la agricultura.
Space considered protected from environmental threats.
Environmentalists work for the salvatierra of areas affected by pollution.
Los ecologistas trabajan por la salvatierra de las áreas afectadas por la contaminación.
Etymology
From Latin 'salvatus' meaning 'saved' and 'terra' meaning 'land'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
safeguard the salvatierra
Protect the land from threats.
salvaguardar la salvatierra
salvatierra of a place
Land that has been rescued or is kept with special care.
salvatierra de un lugar
Related Words
salvation
Action of saving or rescuing.
salvación
rescue
Action of recovering something that was in danger.
rescate
protection
Action of protecting something or someone.
protección
Slang Meanings
Redeemed land in an urban development context.
The salvatierra of the neighborhood is becoming an expensive place to live.
La salvatierra del barrio se está volviendo un lugar caro para vivir.
Space considered safe.
This is a salvatierra area, there are no dangers here.
Este es un área de salvatierra, aquí no hay peligros.