Spanish word

conservador

Pronunciation

IPA/konseɾβaˈðoɾ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveconservative

Example

Mi padre es conservador.

My father is conservative.

Illustration for conservador (conservative)

More examples

Prefiero un estilo conservador para el trabajo.

I prefer a conservative style for work.

Core concept

Preference for the familiar and avoiding change.

Common phrases

  • partido conservador

    conservative party

  • estilo conservador

    conservative style

  • gusto conservador

    conservative taste

Similar words

tradicional: Adheres to customary ways and preserves established rituals and habits.
prudente: Makes choices that minimize danger, prioritizing secure, reliable options.
cauteloso: Moves carefully and deliberately, wary of hazards and unexpected problems.
moderado: Adopts moderate, measured attitudes and avoids polarizing or extreme views.

Definition in Spanish

Que prefiere lo conocido y evita cambios o riesgos, mostrando prudencia en gustos, ideas y comportamientos.

Word origin

From Latin conservare 'to keep' (con- 'together' + servare 'to keep'), with Spanish suffix -dor forming an adjective meaning inclined to preserve rather than to change.

Usage tips

  • Used for tastes, clothing, or behavior as well as politics, and as an adjective it must agree in gender and number (conservador, conservadora, conservadores, conservadoras).

Other meanings

  • traditionalistnoun

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