he saved

salvó

ahorró

he saved(hi seyvd)

phrase

1. (he rescued; short or defined period of time)

a. salvó

Because the lifeguard was paying attention, he saved the boy.

Gracias a que el salvavidas haya prestado atención, salvó al niño.

2. (he put aside for the future; short or defined period of time)

a. ahorró

He saved $10 so he could go to the movies with his friends.

Ahorró $10 para que pudiera ir al cine con sus amigos.

3. (he rescued; long or undefined period of time)

a. salvaba

My uncle was a marine; he saved lives every day.

Mi tío era marine; salvaba vidas todos los días.

4. (he put aside for the future; long or undefined period of time)

a. ahorraba

My dad didn't make a lot of money, but he saved it all.

Mi papá no ganaba mucho dinero, pero lo ahorraba todo.