Salvo (en. Except)
/ˈsal.βo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Exception or exemption in a specific context.
The lawyer obtained a safe conduct for his client in the trial.
El abogado logró un salvo para su cliente en el juicio.
Proclamation or declaration made to release from responsibilities.
A safe conduct was issued for the disaster victims.
Se emitió un salvo para las víctimas del desastre.
Set of simultaneous shots from weapons.
The army fired a salute during the ceremony.
El ejército lanzó un salvo durante la ceremonia.
Etymology
From Latin 'salvus', meaning 'safe, sound'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
safe conduct
Permission or authorization to cross a dangerous place.
salvo conducto
except for error or omission
Phrase used to indicate that a statement is valid except in case of error.
salvo error u omisión
except in his honor
Excluding something that refers to respect or consideration toward someone.
salvo en su honor
Related Words
safeguard
Measure taken to protect or defend something.
salvaguarda
wild
That is fierce or untamed, related to the natural.
salvaje
salvation
Action of saving or being saved from a danger or adverse situation.
salvación
Slang Meanings
It is used to refer to a favor given to someone.
I gave my friend a free pass by letting him into the party for free.
Le hice un salvo a mi amigo al dejarlo entrar a la fiesta gratis.
Term used to describe a situation in which someone escapes a responsibility.
He got a reprieve from his classes due to having to work.
Logró un salvo de sus clases por tener que trabajar.