conservation

S2 W2

BrE /kɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/ AmE /ˌkɑːn.sərˈveɪ.ʃən/

noun en → es

1 PROTECTION [uncountable] B1

the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources from damage or destruction

conservación, protección del medio ambiente

  • for the conservation of something

Collocations conservation efforts · conservation area

  • The government has launched a new conservation project.

    El gobierno ha lanzado un nuevo proyecto de conservación.

2 PRESERVATION [uncountable] B2

the process of preserving something, especially old buildings or historical objects

preservación, conservación (de edificios histórics)

  • for the conservation of something

Collocations conservation work · conservation society

  • The old castle is a prime candidate for conservation.

    El antiguo castillo es un candidato principal para la conservación.

3 ECONOMIC [uncountable] C1

the careful use of money, time, or other resources to avoid waste

economía, ahorro

  • for the conservation of something

Collocations conservation of energy · conservation of resources

  • The company has strict policies on the conservation of resources.

    La empresa tiene políticas estrictas sobre la conservación de recursos.