This is the 5733rd most frequent Spanish word.
rescatar
To rescue or recover.
The verb 'rescatar' here is used in its literal sense, referring to saving someone from a dangerous or threatening situation.
El bombero logró rescatar a la niña del incendio.
The firefighter managed to rescue the girl from the fire.
In this example, 'rescatar' is used metaphorically to describe the act of preserving or bringing attention to valuable cultural attributes.
El arqueólogo quiere rescatar ciertos aspectos de las culturas antiguas.
The archaeologist wants to rescue certain aspects of ancient cultures.
Here, 'rescatar' conveys the idea of reviving or bringing back a tradition that was not practiced for a time, emphasizing its reimplementation.