Saving Money vs. Saving a Life

To say you saved someone *from* something, use the pattern: `salvar a alguien de algo`. For example, 'Salvé al perro *del* río' (I saved the dog *from* the river).

Saving Someone *From* Something

This meaning of `salvar` often has a sense of urgency or drama. It's about rescue from a real threat, not just general helping.

Dramatic Flair

Very common, especially in stories, news, and everyday emergencies.

Saving a File vs. Putting Something Away

In the context of computers and files, `salvar` and `guardar` are often used interchangeably. You'll hear both 'guarda el documento' and 'salva el documento'.

Interchangeable with `Guardar`

Extremely common in any context involving computers or technology.

Think of this as 'saving' yourself from the 'danger' of an obstacle. It's an extension of the main meaning, used for challenges instead of physical threats.

Figurative Meaning

Less common, used in more formal, academic, or figurative speech.

Learn the complete meaning of the Spanish verb 'salvar'. Understand its uses for 'to save/rescue', 'to save a file', and 'to overcome'. Includes full conjugation charts, examples, and common mistakes.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations