preserved

[/prɪˈzɜrvd/]

adjective/verb (past participle)

preservado

1. kept safe from harm or decay; maintained in good condition

The preserved artifacts are displayed in the museum.

Os artefatos preservados estão em exibição no museu.

2. (of food) treated to prevent decay or spoilage

Preserved fruits are stored in jars with sugar.

As frutas preservadas são armazenadas em potes com açúcar.

3. past tense of preserve; to keep or maintain something

She preserved the family memories by organizing old photographs.

Ela preservou as memórias da família organizando fotografias antigas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

preservado

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

preservado

same as standard

São Paulo

preservado/conservado

conservado also used interchangeably

Portugal

preservado/conservado

both terms are commonly used

well-preserved (bem preservado) - looking younger or in better condition than expected

preserved in aspic (conservado no tempo) - kept unchanged from an earlier period

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