Salvó (en. Except)

/salˈβo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Rescue or action of saving something or someone.
The team made a great salvage at sea.
El equipo realizó un gran salvage en el mar.
Exception or privilege in a statement.
The contract has a clause except in cases of force majeure.
El contrato tiene una clausula salvo en casos de fuerza mayor.

Etymology

From the Latin 'salvus', which means 'saved' or 'safe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

safe
in a safe state, without danger.
a salvo
exception to the law
exception to a rule or legal norm.
salvo de la ley
except for
excluding or not including.
salvo por

Related Words

save
to make a person or thing safe.
salvar
savior
person who saves or rescues.
salvador
safeguard
action of protecting something.
salvaguardia

Slang Meanings

To be in a safe place.
After the chaos, everyone was safe in the house.
Después del caos, todos estaban a salvo en la casa.
To escape from a complicated situation.
I managed to get out of the mess, I am safe.
Logré salir del embrollo, estoy a salvo.