Conservas (en. Preserves)

/konˈseɾβas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Preserved foods, especially in cans or jars.

I bought several cans of tuna for dinner.

Compré varias conservas de atún para la cena.

The process of preserving food using methods like canning.

Preserves are an effective way to store food.

Las conservas son una forma efectiva de almacenar alimentos.

Packaged food products that do not require refrigeration.

Fruit preserves are ideal for quick desserts.

Las conservas de frutas son ideales para postres rápidos.

From Latin 'conservare', meaning to preserve or maintain.

homemade preserves

Homemade packaged foods.

conservas caseras

cans of preserves

Packaged food in cans.

latas de conservas

preservation

Process of keeping food in good condition.

preservación

canning

Method of preserving food in cans.

enlatado

fermentation

Process that can be used in the preservation of certain foods.

fermentación

Refers to canned food, often of low quality.

I don't like canned food; I prefer fresh food.

No me gustan las conservas, prefiero comida fresca.

Can informally refer to something used to store things.

That cupboard is full of cans of things we no longer use.

Ese armario está lleno de conservas de cosas que ya no usamos.