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/salβaˈðoɾ/

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Translation

saviour, rescuer

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Word origin

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

Origin
Latin
Root
salvator
English cognates
saviour, salvation, salvage

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsalvadores

Examples

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They treated him like the saviour of the town.

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The firefighter was that family's rescuer.

¡, !

Thank you, you've been my saviour this morning!

salvadora .

Many saw in her an unexpected saviour.

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The new coach became the team's saviour.

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This word is taught in chapter 35, lesson 10: salvador, fibra, quejarse and 7 more words.