Conservo (en. I keep)

/konˈseɾβo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To hold something in a safe place.

I always keep my passport in a safe place.

Siempre conservo mi pasaporte en un lugar seguro.

To maintain or safeguard something.

I keep all my memories in photographs.

Conservo todos mis recuerdos en fotografías.

To store or keep something.

I store food in the refrigerator so it doesn’t spoil.

Conservo la comida en el refrigerador para que no se eche a perder.

To protect something from damage or deterioration.

I keep my books on a shelf away from direct light.

Conservo mis libros en una estantería lejos de la luz directa.

From Latin 'conservare', which means to maintain in its original state.

to keep calm

To maintain serenity in a difficult situation.

conservar la calma

to conserve energy

To avoid wasting unnecessary strength.

conservar energías

to preserve memories

To keep past experiences in memory.

conservar recuerdos

conservation

Action of conserving something.

conservación

preservation

Action of preserving, keeping something in good condition.

preservación

storage

Action of storing or keeping something.

almacenamiento

To keep something in its good form.

I keep that car looking new.

Ese coche lo conservo como nuevo.

To keep something secret or hidden.

I always keep it in confidence.

Siempre lo conservo en confianza.