No. 1,870 in Portuguese
salvar
To save.
In a sentence
Eu uso um programa para salvar arquivos importantes.
I use a program to save important files.
In this sentence, 'salvar' refers to saving or preserving data in a digital context, common in computing.
O bombeiro conseguiu salvar a criança do incêndio.
The firefighter managed to save the child from the fire.
Here, 'salvar' is used in the context of rescuing or protecting someone from harm.
É importante salvar a biodiversidade para o futuro.
It is important to preserve biodiversity for the future.
In this context, 'salvar' conveys the idea of preserving or maintaining something valuable, especially in environmental or ecological discussions.
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