salvando
“salvando” means “saving” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
saving
Also: rescuing, storing
📝 In Action
El bombero está salvando al gato del árbol.
A1The firefighter is saving the cat from the tree.
Estamos salvando los archivos en el disco duro.
A2We are saving the files on the hard drive.
excepting
Also: aside from, overcoming
📝 In Action
Salvando las distancias, su estilo es parecido al de Picasso.
B2Aside from the obvious differences (making allowances for the gap), his style is similar to Picasso's.
Están salvando los últimos obstáculos antes de firmar el contrato.
C1They are overcoming the final obstacles before signing the contract.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "salvando" in Spanish:
aside from→excepting→overcoming→rescuing→saving→storing→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: salvando
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence means 'Aside from the differences, they are identical'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'salvare', which means to make safe or to preserve health.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'salvando' always mean saving a life?
No, it can also mean saving data on a computer, overcoming an obstacle, or making an exception in a comparison.
What is the difference between 'salvando' and 'guardando'?
'Salvando' is often used for rescuing or saving from danger, while 'guardando' usually means keeping something or putting it away (like keeping a secret or putting clothes in a closet).