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salvado

sal-VAH-dohsalˈβa.ðo

“salvado” means “saved” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

saved, rescued

Also: stored, safe
A colorful storybook illustration showing a small figure reaching up from a shallow pool of water, grasping the outstretched hand of a larger figure standing safely on the bank, illustrating a rescue.
infinitivesalvar
gerundsalvando
past Participlesalvado

📝 In Action

El excursionista perdido fue salvado justo a tiempo.

A2

The lost hiker was saved just in time.

La contraseña está salvada en mi navegador.

B1

The password is saved in my browser.

Las familias estaban salvadas después del huracán.

B2

The families were safe after the hurricane.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • rescatado (rescued)
  • guardado (stored/kept)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • fue salvado por – was saved by
  • datos salvados – saved data

bran

Also: husk
NounmB1
A close-up, colorful storybook illustration of coarse brown bran flakes filling a small, shallow wooden bowl.

📝 In Action

El salvado de avena es muy bueno para la digestión.

B1

Oat bran is very good for digestion.

Necesitamos añadir un poco de salvado a la masa del pan.

B2

We need to add a bit of bran to the bread dough.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • afrecho (bran (common in some regions))

Common Collocations

  • salvado de trigo – wheat bran
  • alto en salvado – high in bran

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "salvado" in Spanish:

bran→husk→rescued→safe→saved→stored→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: salvado

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'salvado' as an adjective meaning 'saved'?

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📚 Etymology▼

The word 'salvado' comes from the Latin verb *salvare*, meaning 'to save' or 'to make safe.' The noun meaning ('bran') likely comes from the concept of separating or 'saving' the valuable outer layer of the grain during milling.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: salvadoItalian: salvato

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'salvado' an adjective or a verb?

It's both! It is the past participle of the verb 'salvar' (to save), which means it can be used as an adjective (meaning 'saved') and to form perfect tenses (e.g., 'he salvado' - I have saved).

How do I know if 'salvado' means 'bran' or 'saved'?

Context is key. If you see 'el salvado de...' or hear it mentioned in relation to food, fiber, or cereal, it means 'bran'. If it's used with 'ser' or 'estar' (like 'fue salvado'), it means 'saved' or 'rescued'.