salvador
“salvador” means “savior” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
savior, rescuer
Also: redeemer
📝 In Action
El médico fue nuestro salvador cuando llegamos al hospital.
B1The doctor was our savior when we arrived at the hospital.
La inversión fue el salvador financiero de la empresa.
B2The investment was the company's financial savior.
saving, redemptive
Also: curative
📝 In Action
La lluvia fue la acción salvadora para los cultivos secos.
B2The rain was the saving action for the dry crops.
Su consejo fue salvador en ese momento de duda.
C1His advice was lifesaving (saving) in that moment of doubt.
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Quick Quiz: salvador
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'salvador' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *salvātor*, which means 'saver' or 'preserver.' It is built upon the Latin verb *salvāre*, meaning 'to save.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (around 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'salvador' related to the country 'El Salvador'?
Yes, the name of the country El Salvador literally translates to 'The Savior' and refers specifically to Jesus Christ, the Holy Savior.
¿Cómo se dice 'lifesaver' en español?
While 'salvavidas' is the typical word for a physical 'lifesaver' (like a flotation device or lifeguard), 'salvador' can be used figuratively to describe something that 'saves' you from a difficult situation, such as 'Su consejo fue salvador' (His advice was a lifesaver).