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salvation

[/sælˈveɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: salvations
salvação
1. The act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, or loss
The lifeboat was their salvation during the storm.
O bote salva-vidas foi sua salvação durante a tempestade.
2. In religious contexts, the deliverance of the soul from sin and damnation
Many Christians believe in salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
Muitos cristãos acreditam na salvação através da fé em Jesus Cristo.
3. A person or thing that saves someone from a difficult situation
The new investment was the company's salvation.
O novo investimento foi a salvação da empresa.
Synonyms
rescuedeliveranceredemptionpreservationsaving
Antonyms
damnationruindestructionperdition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
salvação
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
salvação
Standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
salvação
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
salvação
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

salvation army
seek salvation
path to salvation
spiritual salvation
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