conserve
BrE /kənˈsɜːv/ AmE /kənˈsɜːrv/
verb / noun en → es
past conserved pp conserved ing conserving
to keep food fresh for a long time by preserving it in salt, sugar, or vinegar
conservar (alimentos), envasar
- conserve something
Collocations conserve food · conserve fruit
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We need to conserve the vegetables before they go bad.
Necesitamos conservar las verduras antes de que se echen a perder.
to protect something from damage or destruction, especially by keeping it in good condition
conservar, proteger
- conserve something
Collocations conserve energy · conserve water
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The government is trying to conserve the country's natural resources.
El gobierno está tratando de conservar los recursos naturales del país.
to protect a building, area, or place so that it is not destroyed and can be seen by future generations
conservar (un sitio histórico), proteger
- conserve something
Collocations conserve a building · conserve an area
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The city council has decided to conserve the old town.
El concejo municipal ha decidido conservar el antiguo centro de la ciudad.
a substance that is used for preserving food, especially sugar or salt
conservas (de alimentos)
Phrasal verbs
proteger algo de
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The museum conserves the paintings from damage.
El museo protege las pinturas del daño.
conservar algo para
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We conserve the old books for future generations.
Conservamos los libros antiguos para las generaciones futuras.
Idioms
conservar sus fuerzas
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She decided to conserve her strength for the final exam.
Decidió conservar sus fuerzas para el examen final.