conserve

• Sustantivo que designa una conserva de frutas hecha con frutas enteras o en trozos grandes cocidas en azúcar, o bien una sustancia utilizada para conservar alimentos.

A noun referring to a fruit preserve made from whole or large pieces of fruit cooked in sugar, or a substance used for preservation.

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1. Preserved fruitB2formal

   A preparation of fruit preserved with sugar, often used as a spread or dessert.

   Conserva de frutas

   • She spread strawberry conserve on her toast.
   • The chef served a pear conserve with the cheese platter.
   • Homemade conserve tastes much better than store-bought jam.

   Sinónimosjamjellymarmaladepreserve

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de proteger algo de daño, pérdida o agotamiento, especialmente recursos naturales o energía.

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting something from harm, loss, or depletion, especially natural resources or energy.

1. Protect from harm or depletionB2formal

   To protect something, especially natural resources, from being damaged or used up.

   conservar (recursos naturales)

   • We must conserve water during the drought.
   • The organization works to conserve endangered species.
   • It is important to conserve energy by turning off lights.

   Sinónimosguardhusbandkeepmaintainpreserveprotectsafeguardsave

   Antónimosdepletedissipatesquanderwaste

2. Use sparinglyB2formal

   To use something carefully to avoid waste.

   ahorrar / usar con moderación

   • She tried to conserve her strength for the final race.
   • The chef conserves leftover ingredients for stock.
   • He conserved his money by cooking at home.

   Sinónimosbudgeteconomizehusbandrationsavespare

   Antónimoslavishsplurgesquanderwaste