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"Salvo" is a form of "salvo", an adjective which is often translated as "safe". "Paz" is a form of "paz", a noun which is often translated as "peace". Learn more about the difference between "salvo" and "paz" below.
salvo()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
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.).
preposition
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.
c. save
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
Will ha terminado su tesis, salvo la bibliografía.Will has finished his thesis, save the bibliography.
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la paz()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. peace
Tras años de guerra, por fin llegó la paz.After years of war, peace finally arrived.
a. peace
Piérdete en la naturaleza y encuentra la paz.Lose yourself in nature and find peace.
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