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Italian word
salvare
to save, to rescue; to save (a file)
Looks like
to salvage
to rescue goods/property from loss or damage
⚠️ The trap
'Salvare' is broader than 'salvage' — it means to save a life, save a file, or rescue anything. English 'salvage' specifically implies recovering from wreckage or near-total loss. 'Salvare' is used far more widely.
To say "to rescue goods/property from loss or damage" in Italian:
salvare (true cognate — broader than 'salvage')
"salvare" in English means:
to save, to rescue; to save (a file)
Example
"Ricordati di salvare il documento prima di chiudere."
"Remember to save the document before closing."
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