Conservar (en. Preserve)

/konsər'var/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

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

It is important to store food so it does not spoil.

Es importante conservar los alimentos para que no se echen a perder.

To preserve something so it does not get lost or deteriorate.

We must preserve the environment for future generations.

Debemos conservar el medio ambiente para las futuras generaciones.

To keep something for future use.

I am going to keep this important document in a safe place.

Voy a conservar este documento importante en un lugar seguro.

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

keep calm

To maintain tranquility in a difficult situation.

conservar la calma

conserve resources

To use resources sustainably and avoid waste.

conservar recursos

preserve heritage

To protect and maintain cultural and natural assets for the future.

conservar el patrimonio

conservation

Action of conserving something.

conservación

conservative

A person who promotes the conservation of values or resources.

conservador

preservative

A substance used to preserve food and other products.

conservante

To store food.

Do you have any techniques to better preserve fruits?

¿Tienes alguna técnica para conservar mejor las frutas?

To save energy.

In my house, we are very conscious; we always seek to save energy.

En mi casa somos muy conscientes, siempre buscamos conservar energía.