/ˈsalbo/
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Translation
except, unless, safe
Word origin
From Latin salvus ('safe, unharmed, whole'). As a preposition meaning 'except', it derives from the ablative absolute salvo ('with X being safe').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- salvus
- English cognates
- safe, save, salvage
Examples
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Everyone came to the party except your older brother.
, .
Unless the weather is bad, we will go to the beach tomorrow.
sanos salvos .
We are all safe and sound after the long journey.
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All the members were present except the director.
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Unless I am mistaken, the train leaves at eight.
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