Translation of Italian word "salvo" to English
salvo
/ˈsal.vo/
How to use
The Italian preposition 'salvo' means 'except for' (Except for, barring). It connects words and introduces complements indicating direction, location, manner, or relation. In practice, except for, safe.
🇬🇧 English
except for
Example
Tutti i passeggeri sono salvi salvo un ferito leggero.
All passengers are safe except one lightly injured.
Partiamo domani mattina salvo complicazioni dell'ultimo minuto.
We leave tomorrow morning barring last minute complications.
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Common phrases
- salvo eccezioni— except for exceptions
- Partiamo domani mattina salvo complicazioni dell'ultimo minuto.— We leave tomorrow morning barring last minute complications.
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What does the Italian word "salvo" mean?▼
The Italian word "salvo" means "except for" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Tutti i passeggeri sono salvi salvo un ferito leggero." (which translates as "All passengers are safe except one lightly injured.").
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