conservative

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BrE /kənˈsɜː.və.tɪv/ AmE /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/

adjective, noun en → es

1 POLITICAL VIEW [attributive or predicative] B1

relating to the political beliefs of people who want to keep existing social and economic systems, rather than change them

conservador(a), de derecha

  • be conservative about something

Collocations conservative policies · a conservative government

  • He is a very conservative politician.

    Es un político muy conservador.

2 PERSONALITY [attributive or predicative] B1

not willing to try new ideas or ways of doing things; preferring the old and traditional

conservador(a), tradicionalista

  • be conservative about something

Collocations a conservative attitude · a conservative approach to life

  • She has a very conservative view of marriage.

    Ella tiene una visión muy conservadora del matrimonio.

3 FINANCE [attributive or predicative] B2

relating to financial investments that are considered safe and unlikely to lose money

conservador(a), prudente

  • be conservative about something

Collocations a conservative investment strategy · conservative financial management

  • They have a very conservative attitude towards risk.

    Tienen una actitud muy conservadora hacia el riesgo.

4 ART [attributive or predicative] C1

relating to art that is traditional and does not use new or unusual styles, techniques, etc.

conservador(a), tradicionalista (en arte)

  • be conservative about something

Collocations a conservative style of painting · conservative art movements

  • The exhibition featured conservative works from the 19th century.

    La exposición presentó obras conservadoras del siglo XIX.

5 HISTORICAL [attributive or predicative] C1

relating to a period of history that is not recent, especially the period before the Industrial Revolution

de la época preindustrial, antiguo(a)

  • be conservative about something

Collocations conservative architecture · a conservative way of life

  • The town has a very conservative appearance.

    La ciudad tiene una apariencia muy conservadora.

6 ECONOMIC [attributive or predicative] C1

relating to the economy of a country or region before industrialization, especially in terms of agriculture and small-scale industry

preindustrial, agrícola

  • be conservative about something

Collocations conservative economic policies · a conservative economy

  • The region has a very conservative economy.

    La región tiene una economía muy conservadora.

7 LIFESTYLE [attributive or predicative] C1

relating to a way of life that is traditional and does not change much over time

de vida tradicional, establecido(a)

  • be conservative about something

Collocations a conservative lifestyle · conservative customs and traditions

  • The village has a very conservative way of life.

    El pueblo tiene un estilo de vida muy conservador.

8 ENVIRONMENT [attributive or predicative] C1

relating to the environment and natural resources, emphasizing conservation and sustainability

ambientalista, ecológico(a)

  • be conservative about something

Collocations conservative environmental policies · a conservative approach to natural resources

  • The government has a very conservative attitude towards the environment.

    El gobierno tiene una actitud muy conservadora hacia el medio ambiente.