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"Salvo" is a form of "salvo", an adjective which is often translated as "safe". "Excepto" is a preposition which is often translated as "except". Learn more about the difference between "excepto" and "salvo" below.
excepto()
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (aside from)
a. except
Al viaje de fin de curso fueron todos los alumnos excepto dos.All the students except two went to the end-of-year trip.
b. except for
Todos habíamos pagado el regalo de María excepto Juan.All of us had paid for María's present except for Juan.
salvo()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (unharmed)
a. safe
El gatito está sano y salvo dentro de la cesta.The kitten is safe and sound inside the basket.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
2. (apart from)
a. except
Nunca nos vamos de vacaciones, salvo a la casa de mis abuelos.We never go on vacation, except to my grandparent's house.
b. except for
Todos estaban entusiasmados por tomar un crucero, salvo Eduardo.Everyone was excited about taking a cruise, except for Eduardo.
