Spanish word

conservación

Pronunciation

IPA/konseɾβaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpreservation

Example

La conservación de los alimentos necesita refrigeración.

The preservation of food requires refrigeration.

Illustration for conservación (preservation)

More examples

La conservación del agua es responsabilidad de todos.

Water conservation is everyone's responsibility.

Core concept

Maintaining an item so it does not deteriorate.

Common phrases

  • conservación de alimentos

    food preservation

  • conservación del agua

    water conservation

  • conservación del medio ambiente

    environmental conservation

Similar words

preservación: Active efforts to keep things or habitats unchanged and saved for the future.
mantenimiento: Regular upkeep involving repairs and inspections to maintain usability.
cuidado: Careful treatment and attention that prevents wear, damage, or illness.
protección: Preventive measures that shield something from risks and damage.

Definition in Spanish

Acción y efecto de conservar algo; mantenerlo en buen estado o evitar que se deteriore o se pierda.

Word origin

Derived from Latin conservatio and the verb conservare (con- + servare), literally meaning to keep or protect and so implying active maintenance of condition.

Usage tips

  • Conservación often contrasts with preservación in that conservación emphasizes ongoing maintenance and repair while preservación emphasizes keeping something unchanged.

Other meanings

  • protectionnoun
  • maintenancenoun

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