salvo

This is the 1324th most frequent Spanish word.

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salvo

"Salvo" means "except" or "safe" depending on context.


Here, 'salvo' means 'except' and is used to indicate an exception within a situation.

Nadie vino a la reunión, salvo Juan.

Nobody came to the meeting, except Juan.


In this case, 'salvo' means 'except for' and specifies a condition where the general statement does not apply.

Siempre estudio en las noches, salvo cuando estoy muy cansado.

I always study at night, except when I'm very tired.


Here, 'salvo' translates to 'unless,' indicating an exception or condition that could alter the expected outcome.

Salvo accidente, llegaré a tiempo.

Unless there's an accident, I will arrive on time.