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    Conservador (en. Conservative)

    /konsɛʁvaˈðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who holds traditional opinions.
    The conservative opposes social reforms that he considers unnecessary.
    El conservador se opone a las reformas sociales que considera innecesarias.
    A member of a party or movement that favors stability and tradition.
    Conservatives argue that tradition is the foundation of society.
    Los conservadores argumentan que la tradición es la base de la sociedad.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'conservator', which means 'the one who guards, the one who protects'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    staunch conservative
    A person who vehemently defends traditional ideas.
    conservador a ultranza
    keeper of ideas
    Someone who clings to a set of traditional thoughts and beliefs.
    conservador de ideas
    to be a conservative
    To adopt a stance of resistance to social changes.
    ser un conservador

    Related Words

    conservatism
    A political movement that advocates for the preservation of traditional institutions and values.
    conservadurismo
    conservation
    The action of preserving something in its original state.
    conservación
    conservatory
    An institution dedicated to the teaching of music and the arts.
    conservatorio

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is reluctant to adopt new ideas.
    In the discussion, they called him 'the conservative at the table'.
    En la discusión, lo llamaron 'el conservador de la mesa'.
    A term used to refer to someone with rigid thinking.
    That guy is a true conservative; he doesn't accept any novelty.
    Ese tipo es un verdadero conservador, no acepta ninguna novedad.