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conserva
[kõ-sɛɾ-ˈva]
noun
feminine
pl: conservas
preserve; canned/tinned food; jam
1.
Food preserved by canning, bottling, or other preservation methods
She made strawberry conserva for the winter.
Ela fez conserva de morango para o inverno.
2.
Canned or tinned goods; preserved food products
The store sells various conservas of vegetables.
A loja vende várias conservas de vegetais.
3.
Jam or fruit preserve
I spread the conserva on my toast.
Passei a conserva no meu pão torrado.
Synonyms
compota
geleia
doce
conservado
enlatado
Antonyms
fresco
natural
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
conserva
Standard usage for canned or preserved foods
Portugal
conserva
Common term, also used for marmalade and jams
Brazil
geleia
Often preferred for fruit jams specifically
Related Idioms & Phrases
em conserva
conserva de tomate
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