savior
gb/sˈeɪvjɚ/ us/sˈeɪvjɚ/
B2
Inglés
~ 9700
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B2
entity
1
person who rescues from danger
A person who saves someone or something from great danger or serious trouble, like a hero or last hope.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is a savior to [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse “savior” with “saver.” A “saver” is someone who saves money or keeps something, while a “savior” is someone who rescues people or things from great danger or serious trouble. Learners also sometimes think “savior” can only be used for physical danger, but it is commonly used for serious non-physical problems too (for example, an economic savior, a savior of the company).
Sinónimos
rescuer (Neutral word for someone who saves another from danger; slightly more technical and less emotional than “savior.”)
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hero (Suggests courage and admiration; may not always focus on the act of saving from serious trouble as strongly as “savior.”)
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lifesaver (Informal; emphasizes saving someone from a very bad situation, often used casually or jokingly.)
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benefactor (Focuses on someone who helps or supports, often with money, rather than literally or dramatically saving.)
Antónimos
enemy (An enemy harms or threatens, which is the opposite of saving or protecting.)
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villain (A villain is the harmful or dangerous person in a situation, the opposite role of a savior.)
Colocaciones
unexpected savior
|financial savior
|true savior
|see [someone] as a savior
|act as a savior
|play the savior
Temas
daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The firefighter was hailed as a savior after pulling three children from the burning house.
- For many small businesses, the government grant was a savior during the economic crisis.
- That mentor was a real savior to me when I was close to dropping out of college.
- The new coach became the club’s savior, turning a losing team into champions.
- She called her sister her savior for giving her a place to stay when she had nowhere else to go.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The doctor was a savior and saved the child’s life.
- This new app is a savior for people who forget their passwords.
- My friend was my savior when my car broke down in the rain.
- The money from his uncle was a savior for his small shop.
- In that difficult year, talking to a counselor felt like having a savior.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
Jesus Christ as spiritual savior
In the Christian religion, Jesus Christ, who is believed to save people from their sins and give them spiritual life.
Patrón de uso:
the Savior / our Savior / Lord and Savior
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes forget to capitalize “Savior” when it refers specifically to Jesus Christ in Christian texts; in that religious sense it is usually written with a capital S in English. They may also overuse this capitalized form in non-religious contexts, where the lower-case “savior” is correct. Another confusion is between this religious title and the more general sense of any person who rescues; context usually makes the meaning clear.
Sinónimos
Redeemer (Formal religious term focusing on Jesus as the one who pays the price for sin and brings people back to God.)
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Messiah (Biblical and religious term for a promised savior; in Christian use, it refers specifically to Jesus as the promised one.)
Antónimos
antichrist (In Christian theology, a figure opposed to Christ and his work, spiritually opposite to the Savior.)
Colocaciones
the Savior
|our Savior
|Lord and Savior
|divine Savior
|risen Savior
Temas
religion
|christianity
Ejemplos
- Christians believe that Jesus is the Savior who died for the sins of the world.
- The hymn praises Christ as our Lord and Savior.
- In his sermon, the pastor spoke about accepting the Savior into one’s life.
- The painting shows the Savior with arms open, welcoming all people.
- She said her faith in the Savior gave her strength during her illness.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Many Christians call Jesus the Savior.
- In church they sang a song about their Savior.
- The pastor told the story of how the Savior died and rose again.
- Some people pray to the Savior every day.
- The word “Savior” is often written with a capital S when it means Jesus.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
savior
AFI
GB/sˈeɪvjɚ/
US/sˈeɪvjɚ/
Sílabas y acento
sa - vior (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sa)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: savior
- Plural: saviors
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
Lord and Savior
1/lˈɔɹd ˈænd sˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
formal Christian title for Jesus
A formal Christian phrase used to speak about Jesus as both ruler (Lord) and the one who saves people from sin (Savior).
Ejemplos
- Many Christians end their prayers with the words "in Jesus’ name, our Lord and Savior."
- The pastor invited people to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
- The creed describes faith in "one Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ."
savior complex
1/sˈeɪvjɚ kˈɑmplɛks/
fixed phrase
informal
unhealthy need to rescue others
A way of thinking where a person feels they must always save or fix other people’s problems, often to feel important or good about themselves.
Ejemplos
- He has such a savior complex that he burns out trying to solve everyone else’s problems.
- Therapy helped her understand that her savior complex was harming both her and her friends.
- The movie critic said the main character’s savior complex makes him ignore what people actually want.
white savior
1/wˈaɪt sˈeɪvjɚ/
fixed phrase
self-centered white “helper” figure
A critical term for a white person who tries to help people of color in a way that makes the white person look like the hero, often ignoring what local people think, need, or are already doing.
Ejemplos
- The film was criticized for its white savior story, where a white teacher is shown as the only one who can save a Black community.
- Activists warned foreign volunteers not to become white savior figures in their aid projects.
- Many people are now more aware of the problems with white savior charity campaigns.