"rescatar" (see also my question posted 8/4/15)

Question

My post of 8/4/15 titled "rescatar" is hereby incorporated by reference.

In an article entitled "La fuerza de las palabras para combatir la violencia" about the Festival Internacional de Poesía" in Medellín, there appears this sentence:

"Están convencidos que este tipo de actividad sirve para rescatar valores perdidos y renovar la esperanza en un mundo mejor, contribuyendo así a crear una sociedad más humana."

Here I think "rescatar" could be translated as regain, recover, or get back. Thus, the dictionary meanings given on SpanDict's site fit perfectly (whereas the meanings given by SpanDict didn't quite fit the examples I gave of "rescatar" on 8/4/15).

Just a point of interest more than a question, I guess.

But here is a question about which I've often been curious. When, as a result of a question posted, it becomes apparent that the definition provided by SpanDict could be improved upon, does someone at SpanDict do that?

This is something that only the management can take care of. The mods have no control over this. You can try the "feedback" button to the extreme right of the screen and let someone know your request. - Daniela2041, Oct 29, 2016

Thanks Daniela. I tried to do exactly as you said, but when I hit the "feedback" button, nothing happened. The form for providing feedback simply wouldn't pull up. - malbecblend, Oct 30, 2016

You are right mate , 'feedback' is temporarily out of action , may have to wait until Monday. - ray76, Oct 30, 2016

Answer 1

I typed "rescatar" into the translator and got the following.

1. (to save from danger) a. to rescue

Los bomberos rescataron la familia de la casa incendiada. The firefighters rescued the family from the burning house.

b. to save

Las fuerzas especiales rescataron a los periodistas de los terroristas. The special forces saved the reporters from the terrorists.

c. to free

Los activistas rescataron los animales enjaulados. The activists freed the caged animals.

1. (to regain)

a. to recover

Tuve que pelear con mis primos, pero rescaté mi herencia. I had to fight with my cousins, but I recovered my inheritance.

b. to reclaim

Rescatamos un terreno para poder hacer un parque para niños. We reclaimed a plot of land so we can make a park for children.

c. to get back

Al final logré rescatar la carpeta perdida. I was able to get the lost file back in the end.

I think that "reclaim" fits your purposes and it's on the translator. - Daniela2041, Oct 29, 2016

Gracias a feisty. - ray76, Oct 30, 2016