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la

feminine

/salβaˈθjon/

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Translation

salvation

Word origin

From Latin salvatio, from salvare ('to save'), from salvus ('safe, whole'). The same root gives English 'salvation', 'save' and 'salvage'.

Origin
Latin
Root
salvatio
English cognates
salvation, save, salvage

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralsalvaciones

Examples

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That medicine was the salvation of the sick man.

muchos creyentes, .

For many believers, the salvation of the soul comes first.

salvavidas .

The lifeboat was our only salvation.

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Do you think there is still any salvation for this company?

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She found salvation in work and family.

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