salvatore
/sal.vaˈto.re/masculine
The English word "savior" is translated into Italian as salvatore. Wiktionary also lists redentore and redentrice.
Meaning: a person who saves someone, rescues another from harm (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| salvatore | /sal.vaˈto.re/ | masculine |
| redentore | /re.denˈto.re/ | masculine |
| redentrice | feminine | |
| salvatrice | /sal.vaˈtri.t͡ʃe/ | feminine |
The term refers to a person who saves someone or rescues another from harm.
Which one should you use?
salvatore is a general term for a savior, whereas redentore is used specifically in a religious context to mean 'redeemer'.
How does it change in a sentence?
For a masculine savior, use salvatore or redentore. The feminine form of salvatore is salvatrice, and the feminine form of redentore is redentrice.
How do you pronounce it?
/sal.vaˈto.re/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the concept of 'saving' money is expressed with risparmiare, which is entirely different from the root of salvatore.
- In Italy, Salvatore is a common first name, particularly in Sicily, where it is often shortened to the nickname Turi.
- Venice is home to the Chiesa del Redentore, a famous church built as a 'savior's' thank-offering after the city survived a plague in 1576.
Examples in context
- Si vedeva come il salvatore del mondo.He saw himself as the world's savior.This sentence uses salvatore to describe someone seeing himself as a savior.Tatoeba #2394587 by Guybrush88, translation #1196577 by AlanF_US
- Accetti Gesù Cristo come tuo personale Salvatore?Do you accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior?This sentence uses salvatore in a religious question regarding Jesus Christ.Tatoeba #4230288 by Guybrush88, translation #4098237 by Hybrid
- Grazie per essere stato il mio salvatore in quell'occasione.Thank you for being my savior on that occasion.
- Il Redentore è il principe della misericordia.The Redeemer is the prince of mercy.
- Sei stato un grande salvatore oggi!You were a great savior today!
- È stato il mio salvatore durante il naufragio.He was my savior during the shipwreck.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chiara thanks Francesco for helping her with a huge problem.
- ChiaraGrazie per avermi aiutata, Francesco!Thank you for helping me, Francesco!
- FrancescoNon è stato nulla di speciale, Chiara.It was nothing special, Chiara.
- ChiaraNo, sei stato il mio salvatore oggi.No, you were my savior today.
- FrancescoSono felice di averti dato una mano.I am happy to have given you a hand.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “savior” translations and entries salvatore, redentore, redentrice, salvatrice, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
