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How do you say "save" in Italian?
salvare
In Italian, "save" is salvare.
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Pronunciation
Salvare is sahl-VAH-reh, stress on the second syllable, and the L should be pronounced clearly, not dropped as English speakers sometimes do.
Grammar notes
salvare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Cerco di risparmiare un po' ogni mese.
I try to save a little money each month.
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How to remember salvare
A computer 'save' file is like hitting salvare - both start with sal-.
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Questions about salvare
How do you pronounce salvare?
Salvare is sahl-VAH-reh, stress on the second syllable, and the L should be pronounced clearly, not dropped as English speakers sometimes do.
Is salvare formal or casual?
salvare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is salvare used in Italian?
salvare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Cerco di risparmiare un po' ogni mese. (I try to save a little money each month.).
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