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preservers

[/prɪˈzɜːrvərz/]
noun
conservadores
1. People or things that preserve, protect, or maintain something in its original state
The preservers of historical artifacts work tirelessly in the museum.
Os conservadores de artefatos históricos trabalham incansavelmente no museu.
2. Life jackets or flotation devices used to keep people afloat in water
All passengers must wear life preservers before boarding the boat.
Todos os passageiros devem usar coletes salva-vidas antes de embarcar no barco.
3. Substances or additives used to prevent decay or spoilage
Food preservers help extend the shelf life of products.
Os conservantes ajudam a prolongar a validade dos produtos.
Synonyms
conservatorsprotectorsmaintainerslife jacketsconservants
Antonyms
destroyersdamagersdeteriorators

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conservadores
Most common usage for people who preserve things
General Brazilian
coletes salva-vidas
Commonly used for life preservers/jackets
Portugal
conservadores
Same as Brazilian Portuguese for preservation context
Portugal
coletes de salvação
Alternative for life preservers in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

life preserver
preserve one's legacy
in the preservation of
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