Conservaba (en. Kept)

/konsɛrˈβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To keep something in good condition or in its original form.

She kept the old documents in a special box.

Ella conservaba los documentos antiguos en una caja especial.

To protect or care for something so that it does not deteriorate.

The museum preserved a valuable collection of art.

El museo conservaba una colección valiosa de arte.

To store or retain something for future use.

She kept a portion of food for later.

Conservaba una porción de comida para más tarde.

From the Latin 'conservare', which means 'to keep, to maintain'.

to keep calm

To maintain tranquility in difficult situations.

conservar la calma

to conserve energy

To save energy for future use.

conservar energía

to conserve the environment

To care for and protect the natural environment.

conservar el medio ambiente

conservation

The act of conserving or maintaining something.

conservación

conservative

A person who advocates for the preservation of traditional things.

conservador

To preserve food

Whenever I go to the market, I make sure to keep the fruits in good condition.

Siempre que voy al mercado, me aseguro de conservaba las frutas en buen estado.

To endure or bear

In difficult situations, sometimes you have to keep your patience.

En situaciones difíciles, a veces tienes que conservaba tu paciencia.