salvaste
“salvaste” means “you saved” in Spanish (you rescued (informal 'tú')).
you saved
Also: you preserved
📝 In Action
¡Qué alivio! Tú salvaste el partido con ese gol.
A2What a relief! You saved the game with that goal.
Cuando me caí, tú me salvaste de una lesión grave.
B1When I fell, you saved me from a serious injury.
Si no hubieras llegado a tiempo, no salvaste nada de la inundación.
B2If you hadn't arrived in time, you wouldn't have saved anything from the flood.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *salvare*, which meant 'to save' or 'to make safe.' It shares a root with the English word 'safe' and 'salvation,' showing its long history of meaning protection and rescue.
First recorded: c. 13th century (in its current form family)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'salvaste' and 'salvabas'?
'Salvaste' (preterite) means 'You saved' once, at a specific point in the past (e.g., 'You saved the dog yesterday'). 'Salvabas' (imperfect) means 'You were saving' or 'You used to save,' referring to an ongoing, repeated, or descriptive past action.
Can I use 'salvaste' for saving a file on a computer?
Yes, although the infinitive 'salvar' is used for saving files (like in English), the form 'salvaste' means 'you saved the file.' However, in some regions, people use the verb 'guardar' (to keep/store) more often for digital files.