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bem-conservado

[bɛ̃ kõseɾˈvadu]
adjectivemasculinepl: bem-conservados
well-preserved
1. In good condition; maintained properly and showing little signs of wear, damage, or deterioration
The house is well-preserved despite its age.
A casa está bem-conservada apesar de sua idade.
2. Looking youthful or healthy for one's age (when referring to a person)
She is well-preserved for a woman in her sixties.
Ela está bem-conservada para uma mulher de sessenta anos.
3. Properly maintained in storage or preservation (foods, artifacts, etc.)
The preserved fruits are well-kept in glass jars.
As frutas bem-conservadas estão em potes de vidro.
NYC Slang
in good shape
Synonyms
conservadoem bom estadoíntegropreservadointacto
Antonyms
deterioradodanificadodesgastadoarruinadodestruído

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bem-conservado
Most common form in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
bem-conservado
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
bem-conservado
Standard usage; sometimes used informally to complement appearance
Portugal
bem-conservado
Standard usage; equally common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar bem-conservado para a idade
manter algo bem-conservado
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