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preservador

[pɾɛ.zɛɾ.vɐ.ˈdoɾ]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: preservadores
preserver; conserving; preservative
1. One who preserves, conserves, or maintains something
He is a preservador of traditional customs.
Ele é um preservador dos costumes tradicionais.
2. Something that preserves or conserves; a preservative substance
This product is a natural preservador for food.
Este produto é um preservador natural para alimentos.
3. Adjective: relating to preservation or conservation
The preservador measures protect the environment.
As medidas preservadoras protegem o meio ambiente.
Synonyms
conservadorprotetorguardiãomantenedor
Antonyms
destruidordevastadorarruinador

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preservador
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
preservador
Also used; may prefer 'conservador' in some contexts
Food Industry
preservador
Commonly used for food additives and preservatives

Related Idioms & Phrases

preservador do meio ambiente - environmental conservationist
preservador da memória - keeper of memory
preservador de tradições - tradition preserver
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