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.