English–Spanish

“keep” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocumplir · mantener

Pronunciation

IPA/konseɾˈβaɾ/

Example

Es importante conservar la calma.

It is important to keep calm.

Illustration for conservar (keep)

How to say “keep” in Spanish

“Keep” in Spanish is conservar.

Family heirloom stored in a protective case.

Full entry for conservar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with conservar

Para las fotos antiguas, es mejor conservar los recuerdos en formato digital.

For old photos, it's better to preserve memories in digital format.

Tips for using conservar

  • Guardar usually means to put away or store, and mantener covers broader senses like sustaining or supporting, so conservar is the best choice when the emphasis is on preserving condition.

Other Spanish words for “keep”

Siempre cumplo lo que prometo.

I always keep what I promise.

Hay que mantener la calma en situaciones difíciles.

You must keep calm in difficult situations.

“keep” in other languages