rescatar

to rescue

rescatar(rrehs-kah-tahr)

transitive verb

1. (to save from danger)

a. to rescue

Los bomberos rescataron a la familia de la casa incendiada.

The firefighters rescued the family from the burning house.

b. to save

Las fuerzas especiales rescataron a los periodistas de los terroristas.

The special forces saved the reporters from the terrorists.

c. to free

Los activistas rescataron los animales enjaulados.

The activists freed the caged animals.

2. (to regain)

a. to recover

Tuve que pelear con mis primos, pero rescaté mi herencia.

I had to fight with my cousins, but I recovered my inheritance.

b. to reclaim

Rescatamos un terreno para poder hacer un parque para niños.

We reclaimed a plot of land so we can make a park for children.

c. to get back

Al final logré rescatar la carpeta perdida.

I was able to get the lost folder back in the end.