salvar

Senses

1. 1.

   to save

   to rescue someone from danger or harm

2. 2.

   to save

   to preserve or protect from loss or damage

3. 3.

   to save

   to store or keep (data, files, etc.) on a computer

4. 4.

   to excuse; to make an exception for

   to exclude from a general statement or rule

Examples

• "O guarda-vidas salvou o menino que estava se afogando."

  The lifeguard saved the boy who was drowning.

• "Preciso salvar este arquivo antes de fechar o programa."

  I need to save this file before closing the program.

• "Salvo engano, ele chegou ontem."

  Unless I'm mistaken, he arrived yesterday.

Usage

Highly common verb in all registers. "Salvo" can also function as a preposition/conjunction meaning "except" or "save" (e.g., *salvo engano* = "barring error"). Note the distinction: infinitive *salvar* vs. past participle/adjective *salvo*.