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"Salva" is a form of "salva", a noun which is often translated as "salute". "Ahorrar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to save". Learn more about the difference between "salva" and "ahorrar" below.
la salva(
sahl
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bah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (gunfire)
a. storm
Al terminar su discurso, el alcalde recibió una salva de aplausos.When the mayor finished his speech, he got a storm of applause.
b. burst
Cuando colgó mi jefe, hubo una salva espontánea de aplausos.When my boss hung up, there was a spontaneous burst of applause.
c. round
Tras una salva de aplausos, cantamos el himno nacional.After a round of applause, we sang the national anthem.
ahorrar(
ah
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oh
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rrahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (finances)
b. to save up
Si quieres comprarlo tendrás que ahorrar.If you want to buy it, you'll have to save up.
ahorrarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (to evade)
a. to avoid
Comamos en platos plástico, así nos ahorramos la limpieza.Let's eat on plastic plates, that way we won't have to clean up.
a. to save
Mi mamá es tan regateadora que siempre se ahorra un montón en el mercado.My mom is such a haggler that she always saves a ton at the market.
