What does salvo que in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word salvo que in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use salvo que in Spanish.

The word salvo que in Spanish means unless, except, except for, unless, except, except for, safe and sound, saved. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word salvo que

unless

locución conjuntiva (a no ser que)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Saldremos el domingo, salvo que llueva a la mañana.
We'll go out on Sunday, unless it rains tomorrow.

except, except for

preposición (excepto, menos)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Hago todos los quehaceres domésticos salvo planchar.
I do all the chores except the ironing.

unless

locución conjuntiva (a menos que)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
La fiesta será en el jardín salvo que llueva.
The party will be in the garden unless it rains.

except, except for

adjetivo (formal (omitido, exceptuado)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
El sector es seguro: puedes caminar tranquilamente por todas las calles salvas las del costado sur del parque.
The area is safe: you can walk calmly along all the streets except those on the south side of the park.

safe and sound

adjetivo (poco usual (sano, ileso)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Mi hijo desapareció hace un mes y rezo por que aparezca salvo.
My son disappeared a year ago, and I pray that he comes back safe and sound.

saved

adjetivo (Religión: bienaventurado) (religion)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Quien lleva una vida justa será salvo.
He who lives a just life will be saved.

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