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preservou

[prə-zər-VAU]
verb
preserved
1. Third person singular preterite of 'preservar' - to keep something safe from harm, decay, or loss
She preserved the old letters in a box.
Ela preservou as cartas antigas em uma caixa.
2. To maintain or keep in its original state
The museum preserves historical artifacts.
O museu preservou artefatos históricos.
3. To protect or safeguard from danger
They preserved the forest for future generations.
Eles preservaram a floresta para as gerações futuras.
Synonyms
manteveconservouprotegeuguardou
Antonyms
destruiudescartouperdeudanificou

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preservou
Standard usage in all contexts
Portugal
preservou
Standard usage in all contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

preservar a memória
preservar a natureza
preservar a tradição
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