el rescate

the rescue

Example Sentence

El rescate llegó rápido y nadie se perdió.

The rescue arrived quickly and nobody got lost.

Meaning

El rescate means rescue, the act or operation of saving someone from danger.

Common Phrases

  • equipo de rescate — rescue team
  • operacion de rescate — rescue operation

Example

El rescate llego a tiempo.

The rescue arrived in time.

Common Mistake

Confusing it with money "ransom" in English; el rescate can mean both, so in safety contexts keep it clear with phrases like equipo de rescate.