Save Meaning in English
word
/ˈseɪv/
SAYV
/sˈeɪv/
SAYV
Definition
To keep something for later use, to avoid spending money or resources, or to help someone out of danger. Also used for keeping files on a computer.
Usage & Nuances
'Save money' and 'save time' are very common phrases. 'Save a file' is used in computers. 'Save someone' means to protect from harm. Do not confuse 'save' with 'store' (for storage), or 'rescue' (for dramatic physical rescue).
Spanish: ahorrar - guardar - salvarPortuguese (BR): economizar - salvar - guardarPortuguese (PT): poupar - salvar - guardarChinese (Simplified): 保存 - 节省 - 拯救Chinese (Traditional): 保存 - 節省 - 拯救Hindi: बचाना - संचय करनाArabic: حفظ - إنقاذ - توفيرBengali: সংরক্ষণ করা - বাঁচানো - সঞ্চয় করাRussian: сохранить - спасти - экономитьJapanese: 保存する - 助ける - 節約するVietnamese: lưu - tiết kiệm - cứuKorean: 저장하다 - 절약하다 - 구하다Turkish: kaydetmek - kurtarmak - tasarruf etmekUrdu: بچانا - محفوظ کرنا - بچت کرناIndonesian: menyimpan - menghemat - menyelamatkan
Example Sentences
I want to save money for my trip.
basic
Save the document before closing the window.
basic
He tried to save the cat from the tree.
basic
Turning off the lights can save you a lot on your electricity bill.
natural
Don't forget to save your progress while playing the game.
natural
She always looks for ways to save time in the morning.
natural