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"Save" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "salvar", and "off" is an adverb which is often translated as "apagado". Learn more about the difference between "save" and "off" below.
save(
seyv
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to rescue)
2. (religious)
a. salvar
Contrary to some economists' expectations, the increase in the minimum wage saved jobs.A pesar de las expectativas de algunos economistas, el incremento en el salario mínimo salvó empleos.
b. conservar
The museum saves manuscripts for future generations.El museo conserva los manuscritos para las generaciones futuras.
4. (computing)
b. juntar
Jesse is saving bottle caps for a school project.Jesse está juntando tapas de botella para un proyecto escolar.
c. reservar
I'm saving my energy to deal with the twins at home.Reservo las energías para ocuparme de los gemelos en casa.
d. guardar
Carolina decided to save her new dress for a special occasion.Carolina decidió guardar su vestido nuevo para una ocasión especial.
7. (to avoid)
a. salvar
Gutierrez saved the game with his goal in the last few seconds.Gutiérrez salvó el partido con su gol en los últimos segundos.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
10. (to economize)
a. ahorrar
We save on our electric bill by unplugging everything when we’re not using it.Ahorramos en nuestro recibo de luz al desconectar todo cuando no lo estamos usando.
11. (to keep fresh)
12. (computing)
a. guardar
It's important to save frequently to avoid data loss.Es importante guardar frecuentemente para evitar la pérdida de datos.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
13. (formal) (other than)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. de no ser por
She would have won, save for the fact that she was caught cheating.Habría ganado, de no ser por el hecho de que la atraparon haciendo trampa.
off(
af
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. apagado
If you press the button while the radio is off, it turns on automatically.Si pulsas el botón cuando la radio está apagada, se enciende automáticamente.
2. (distant)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
As soon as Claire gets here, we'll head off to the park.En cuanto llegue Claire, nos iremos al parque.
I'm off to Colombia on Monday!¡Me voy a Colombia el lunes!
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Pull the label off.Saca la etiqueta.
When she takes her scarf off, you can see the necklace she is wearing.Cuando se quita la bufanda, se puede ver el collar que lleva puesto.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm off work until the new year.Estoy fuera de la oficina hasta el año nuevo.
The kids have the day off of school because of snow.Los niños no tienen que ir a la escuela a causa de la nieve.
7. (near)
a. cerca
I live on a small street just off the main road.Vivo en una pequeña calle cerca de la carretera principal.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
She is off sugar as she is trying to lose some weight.No consume azúcar porque está tratando de perder peso.
The doctor warned him about going off his medication.El doctor le advirtió que no debería dejar de tomar su medicamento.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I need you to take a link off this watch.Necesito que le quite un eslabón a este reloj.
Take that towel off that chair.Saca la toalla de esa silla.
b. de descuento (pricing)
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
10. (canceled)
a. cancelado
The event is off due to a scheduling error.Se ha cancelado el evento debido a un error de planificación.
11. (wrong)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
His table manners are a bit off.Sus modales en la mesa dejan algo que desear.
I thought Julia was a bit off with me this morning.Me pareció que Julia fue algo brusca conmigo esta mañana.
12. (electricity)
13. (unwell)
