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conservar

[kõ.ser.ˈvar]
verb
to preserve, to keep, to maintain
1. to keep something in its original state or condition
We need to conserve energy for the future.
Precisamos conservar energia para o futuro.
2. to protect or maintain something so it lasts longer
The museum conserves ancient artifacts.
O museu conserva artefatos antigos.
3. to preserve food by various methods
She conserves fruits by making jam.
Ela conserva frutas fazendo geleia.
4. to retain or keep in one's possession or mind
I will always conserve these memories.
Sempre vou conservar estas memórias.
Synonyms
preservarmanterguardarprotegerreter
Antonyms
desperdiçargastardescartardestruir

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conservar
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
conservar
Standard usage, sometimes with emphasis on food preservation
Angola
conservar
Standard usage in African Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

conservar as aparências (to keep up appearances)
conservar a calma (to keep calm)
conservar a saúde (to maintain one's health)
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