Conservado (en. Conserved)
/konsɛrˈβaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been maintained in optimal condition.
The museum exhibits a collection of preserved art from the Renaissance era.
El museo exhibe una colección de arte conservado de la época renacentista.
Refers to an organism or tissue that has been preserved for study.
The fossil is preserved in amber.
El fósil está conservado en ámbar.
That has maintained characteristics or qualities over time.
Despite the years, the house has been very well preserved.
A pesar de los años, la casa se ha conservado muy bien.
Etymology
From the Latin 'conservatus', the participle of 'conservare', which means 'to maintain, preserve'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
well preserved
In good condition or care.
bien conservado
preserved in cold
Preserved at low temperatures to maintain its freshness.
conservado en frío
Related Words
conservation
Action of preserving something.
conservación
conservative
A person who prefers to maintain traditions or things in their original state.
conservador
preservative
A substance used to preserve food or other products.
conservante
Slang Meanings
Said of a person who appears younger than their age.
That lady is preserved; she looks like she's 40.
Esa señora está conservada, parece de 40.
To maintain the freshness or quality of something.
That restaurant has its ingredients very well preserved.
Ese restaurante tiene sus ingredientes muy conservados.