Conserva (en. Preserves)

/konˈseɾβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Food product prepared to be stored for a long time.

Tuna preserve is very popular in stores.

La conserva de atún es muy popular en las tiendas.

Process of protecting food from decomposition.

Fruit preserves are made with sugar and airtight jars.

La conserva de frutas se realiza con azúcar y frascos herméticos.

Container that holds preserved food.

I bought a can of tomatoes to make sauce.

Compré una conserva de tomate para hacer salsa.

From Latin 'conserva', which means 'preservation'.

vegetable preserve

Preserved food product that includes various vegetables.

conserva de verduras

open a can

To start consuming a canned or jarred product.

abrir una conserva

homemade preserve

Preserved food that has been made at home.

conserva casera

conserve

To keep something in good condition or in its place.

conservar

conservator

A person who favors the conservation of traditions or goods.

conservador

Canned food for emergencies.

I always have preserves at home just in case.

Siempre tengo conservas en mi casa por si acaso.

Something that is considered old-fashioned or out of style.

That style of clothing is very old-fashioned.

Ese estilo de ropa es muy conserva.