Preservar (en. Preserve)

/pɾe.seɾˈβaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To protect something so it does not deteriorate.

It is important to preserve ecosystems for future generations.

Es importante preservar los ecosistemas para las futuras generaciones.

To maintain the integrity of something.

Cultural traditions must be preserved.

Se deben preservar las tradiciones culturales.

To preserve food so it does not go bad.

We use ice to preserve fresh fish.

Utilizamos el hielo para preservar el pescado fresco.

From Latin 'praeservare', meaning 'to keep safe'.

preserve health

To maintain or protect good physical and mental condition.

preservar la salud

preserve the environment

To protect and conserve natural resources.

preservar el medio ambiente

preserve food

To prevent food from spoiling or deteriorating.

preservar la comida

conservation

Action of conserving or preserving something.

conservación

protect

Action of protecting from harm.

protéger

safeguard

Action of safeguarding; protection.

salvaguarda

To strongly protect something

I have to preserve my secrets at all costs.

Tengo que preservar mis secretos a toda costa.

To keep a secret

He always takes care to preserve what should not be known.

Siempre se encarga de preservar lo que no debe saberse.