conservative
BrE /kənˈsɜː.və.tɪv/ AmE /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
adjective, noun en → es
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
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He is a very conservative politician.
Es un político muy conservador.
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
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She has a very conservative view of marriage.
Ella tiene una visión muy conservadora del matrimonio.
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
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They have a very conservative attitude towards risk.
Tienen una actitud muy conservadora hacia el riesgo.
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
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The exhibition featured conservative works from the 19th century.
La exposición presentó obras conservadoras del siglo XIX.
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
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The town has a very conservative appearance.
La ciudad tiene una apariencia muy conservadora.
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
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The region has a very conservative economy.
La región tiene una economía muy conservadora.
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
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The village has a very conservative way of life.
El pueblo tiene un estilo de vida muy conservador.
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
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The government has a very conservative attitude towards the environment.
El gobierno tiene una actitud muy conservadora hacia el medio ambiente.