estar a salvo

estar a salvo(
ehs
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tahr
 
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sahl
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boh
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to be safe
En esta cala estaremos a salvo de la tormenta porque está muy protegida del viento.We'll be safe from the storm in this cove because it's well protected from the wind.
b. to be out of danger
Los bomberos consiguieron controlar el incendio, y todos los habitantes del edificio están a salvo.The firefighters managed to control the fire, and everyone in the building is out of danger.
c. to be unharmed
No se preocupe, señora, milagrosamente su esposo está a salvo.Don't worry, madam. Your husband is miraculously unharmed.
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