salvación
/salbaˈθjon/feminine
The English word 'salvation' is translated into Spanish as salvación.
salvación is a noun used to describe the process of being saved (religion).
Meaning: the process of being saved (religion) (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word salvación is derived from the verb salvar, which means 'to save'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is feminine, so it is used with the feminine article la (e.g., la salvación).
How do you pronounce it?
/salbaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The root of salvación is closely related to the word salud, which means 'health'.
- While salvación is the spiritual term, you can use the verb salvar to talk about 'saving' a game or a document in modern technology.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, a salvación can refer to a narrow escape from a disaster or a near-miss accident.
Examples in context
- La salvación de este mundo reside sólo en el corazón del ser humano, en su capacidad para reflexionar, en la humildad y la responsabilidad.This world's salvation lies exclusively in the heart of the human being, in its ability to reflect, in humility and responsibility.This sentence shows how salvación can relate to the human heart and its capacities.Tatoeba #1340481 by hayastan, translation #1342124 by marcelostockle
- Esa será tu única salvación.That will be your only salvation.This sentence uses salvación to indicate a single source of rescue or preservation.Tatoeba #6824385 by mervert1, translation #6440771 by OsoHombre
- Como no estás a salvo de nada, intenta ser tú mismo la salvación de algo.Since you're not safe from anything, try to be the salvation of something.This sentence uses salvación to suggest being the source of safety for something.Tatoeba #11076974 by DJ_Saidez, translation #11076975 by DJ_Saidez
- Buscando salvaciónSeeking salvation
- El camino a la redención y a la salvaciónThe path to redemption and salvation
- ¡Estoy salvo!I am saved!
- Encontrando la salvación en el arte y la músicaFinding salvation in art and music
- Tu amistad ha sido mi salvaciónYour friendship has been my salvation
- Con gran alivio, encontré la salvación en la religiónWith great relief, I found salvation in religion
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their spiritual beliefs in a park.
- AlejandroMuchos creen que la salvación es gratuita.Many believe that salvation is free.
- SofíaSí, pero requiere mucha fe.Yes, but it requires a lot of faith.
- AlejandroElla busca la salvación a través de la oración.She seeks salvation through prayer.
- SofíaEs un camino muy difícil para ella.It is a very difficult path for her.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “salvation” translations and entries salvación, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
