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How to Say "lifeline" in Spanish

The Spanish word forlifelineis salvaciónB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
figurative help or solution
A storybook illustration showing a lifeguard pulling a distressed swimmer safely out of the water onto a sandy beach.

Examples

La llegada del equipo médico fue nuestra única salvación.

The arrival of the medical team was our only rescue (or salvation).

Este cargador de batería es mi salvación cuando estoy de viaje.

This battery charger is my lifeline when I'm traveling.

En medio de la crisis, el nuevo contrato fue la salvación de la empresa.

In the middle of the crisis, the new contract was the company's saving grace.

Always Feminine

Remember that 'salvación' is always a feminine word, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.

Gender Confusion

Mistake:El salvación

Correction: La salvación. Almost all Spanish words ending in -ción are feminine.

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