Conservaban (en. Kept)

/kon-seɾ-βa-βan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To keep or maintain something in a way that it remains in good condition.
They preserved the ancient documents in a file.
Conservaban los documentos antiguos en un archivo.
To protect something so that it does not get damaged or lost.
They maintained the family tradition over the years.
Conservaban la tradición familiar a lo largo de los años.
To retain certain characteristics or qualities.
They preserved the essence of the place despite the renovations.
Conservaban la esencia del lugar a pesar de las reformas.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to keep calm
To maintain calm in a difficult situation.
conservar la calma
to maintain customs
To keep cultural practices over time.
conservar costumbres
to conserve energy
To use resources efficiently to avoid waste.
conservar energía

Related Words

conservation
Action of conserving something.
conservación
conservative
Related to conservation or tending to maintain the traditional.
conservativo

Slang Meanings

To maintain a calm attitude in complicated situations.
He always keeps calm, even when there are problems.
Él siempre conserva la calma, incluso cuando hay problemas.
To keep secrets or valuable information.
She keeps her friends' secrets well.
Ella conserva bien los secretos de sus amigos.