por favor mantente a salvo
/poɾ faboɾ mantente a salbo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "please keep safe" is translated into Spanish as por favor mantente a salvo.
This phrase is used as a request for someone to avoid danger and remain out of harm's way.
What does it mean word for word?
The word mantente is a combination of the verb mantener (to keep) and the reflexive pronoun te (yourself).
Which one should you use?
While mantente a salvo specifically emphasizes staying out of physical danger, the related phrase cuídate is a much more common, general way to say "take care" when saying goodbye.
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the formal usted form instead of the informal tú form, change mantente to manténgase, resulting in por favor manténgase a salvo.
Did you know?
- While mantente a salvo is grammatically correct, it can sound slightly dramatic or cinematic in Spanish, as if someone is entering a literal war zone.
- The word salvo has a double meaning in Spanish and can be used as a preposition meaning 'except' or 'save for'.
- The word salvo is related to the Spanish word salvación meaning 'salvation' and the verb salvar meaning 'to save'.
Examples in context
- Hermanita, por favor, cuídate mucho cuando salgas esta noche con tus amigos.Little sister, please take good care of yourself when you go out tonight with your friends.
- Por favor mantente a salvo mientras estés fuera.Please keep safe while you are out.
Example conversation
Daniel is saying goodbye to María before she enters a dangerous area.
- DanielTen mucho cuidado allí, María.Be very careful there, María.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, Daniel, estaré bien.Don't worry, Daniel, I'll be fine.
- DanielAun así, por favor mantente a salvo.Even so, please keep safe.
- MaríaGracias, lo haré.Thanks, I will.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
