life-saver

1. the saver of a person's life

2. (Professions) another name for lifeguard

3. informal a person or thing that gives help in time of need

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Translations

life-saver

[ˈlaɪfˌseɪvəʳ] N → salvador(a) m/f; (= lifeguard) → socorrista mf

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life-saver

[ˈlaɪfˌseɪvəʳ] n (person) → bagnino/a
it/he was a life-saver (fig) → mi ha salvato la vita

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