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    Conserve (en. Preserve)

    [kon-ser-veh]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To keep an object or resource in its original state.
    We must conserve water during the drought.
    Debemos conservar el agua durante la sequía.
    To preserve something for future use.
    She keeps her grandmother's old letters.
    Ella conserva las cartas antiguas de su abuela.
    To protect something from loss or damage.
    It is important to conserve biodiversity.
    Es importante conservar la biodiversidad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'conservare', which means 'to keep, to maintain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to keep calm
    To maintain tranquility in a difficult situation.
    conservar la calma
    to conserve energy
    To use energy efficiently so as not to waste it.
    conservar la energía
    to preserve the environment
    To protect and care for the planet's natural resources.
    conservar el medio ambiente

    Related Words

    conservation
    Action of conserving, preserving, or protecting something.
    conservación
    conservative
    One who is inclined towards conservation; one who resists change.
    conservador
    conservative (female)
    A person who advocates for the conservation of traditional values.
    conservadora

    Slang Meanings

    Keep everything
    Don't throw anything away, always keep everything just in case.
    No tires nada, siempre hay que conservarlo todo por si acaso.
    Maintain customs
    In my family, we like to keep ancient customs.
    En mi familia nos gusta conservar las costumbres antiguas.