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well-kept
[/ˌwɛlˈkɛpt/]
adjective
bem conservado
1.
maintained in good condition; clean and orderly
The garden was well-kept and beautiful.
O jardim era bem conservado e bonito.
2.
kept secret; not revealed
It was a well-kept secret that she was leaving the company.
Era um segredo bem guardado que ela estava deixando a empresa.
3.
properly maintained and cared for
His well-kept appearance impressed everyone at the meeting.
Sua aparência bem cuidada impressionou todos na reunião.
Synonyms
neat
tidy
maintained
groomed
pristine
immaculate
Antonyms
neglected
unkempt
shabby
dilapidated
messy
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
bem conservado
most common usage across Brazil
General Brazilian
bem cuidado
alternative, emphasizing care and maintenance
Portugal
bem conservado
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
bem mantido
alternative form, slightly more formal
Related Idioms & Phrases
a well-kept secret
well-kept grounds
well-kept house
well-kept appearance
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