This is the 3823rd most frequent Spanish word.
salva
"Salva" can mean "salvo" (a volley of shots or applause), "tray" (for carrying objects), or "pledge" (as in a safeguard), depending on context.
Here, 'salva' is used in the sense of rescuing or protecting someone from danger.
El médico le salva la vida al paciente.
The doctor saves the patient's life.
In this sentence, 'salva' refers to a burst or volley of something, in this case, applause.
Escuchamos una salva de aplausos al finalizar el concierto.
We heard a volley of applause at the end of the concert.
Here, 'salva' refers to a typographical or regional reference to a tropical jungle or forest depending on regional variations in use.