rescate

rescue

ransom

el rescate(rrehs-kah-teh)

masculine noun

1. (liberation)

a. rescue

El rescate del rehén ocurrió en un área concurrida.

The hostage's rescue took place in a busy area.

2. (saving from danger)

a. rescue

Los bomberos acudieron al rescate de la gente atrapada en el edificio.

The firefighters went to the rescue of the people trapped in the building.

3. (payment to rescue)

a. ransom

La familia pagó un rescate de $100,000.

The family paid a ransom of $100,000.

4. (regaining possession)

a. recovery

Yo estaba extremadamente feliz por el rescate de mi bolsa.

I was extremely happy with my purse's recovery.

b. reclamation

Están luchando por el rescate de sus tierras.

They are fighting for the reclamation of their land.

c. redemption (of pawned items)

La mujer acudió a la casa de empeños para el rescate de su anillo.

The woman went to the pawnshop for the redemption of her ring.

5. (finance)

a. bailout

El rescate del país fue demasiado alto.

The country's bailout was too high.

b. rescue

Dos bancos participaron en el rescate de la compañía.

Two banks were involved in the company's rescue.