preserved

• Describe algo que se ha mantenido en su estado original o que ha sido protegido de deterioro, daño o cambios.

Describes something that has been kept in its original state or protected from decay, damage, or change.

1. Protected from decayB1formal

   Treated or stored in a way that prevents spoilage or decomposition, allowing for later use.

   conservado

   • The preserved fruit was stored in jars for the winter.
   • They ate preserved meat during their long journey.
   • The museum displayed preserved specimens of ancient plants.

   Sinónimoscannedconservedcureddriedfreeze-driedfrozenpickledsaltedsmokedtinned

   Antónimosdecayedrottenspoiled

2. Maintained in original stateB1formal

   Kept intact or unchanged, often referring to historical artifacts, buildings, or traditions.

   conservado

   • The ancient city was remarkably well preserved.
   • The preserved documents gave historians valuable insights.
   • They worked hard to keep the old traditions preserved.

   Sinónimosconservedintactmaintainedpristineprotectedunalteredunchanged

   Antónimosalteredchangeddestroyedmodifiedneglectedruined

• Verbo que significa mantener algo en su estado original o existente, protegerlo de daño o pérdida, o tratar alimentos para evitar que se estropeen.

A verb meaning to maintain something in its original or existing state, or to treat food to prevent decay.

1. Maintain in original stateB1formal

   To keep something in its original condition or good state; to protect from harm or decay.

   Preservar en estado original

   • They work to preserve historical buildings.
   • The cold weather helped preserve the food.
   • We must preserve the environment for future generations.

   Sinónimosconservekeepmaintainprotectretainsafeguardsavestoresustainuphold

   Antónimosabandondamagedestroyneglectruin

2. Prevent food spoilageB1formal

   To treat or prepare food so that it does not decay or spoil.

   Conservar alimentos

   • She preserved the fruits by making jam.
   • Salt is often used to preserve meat.
   • They learned how to preserve vegetables for the winter.

   Sinónimosbottlecanconservecuredryfreezejarpicklesaltsmoke

3. Keep safe or retainB2formal

   To keep something safe from loss or change; to retain a quality or condition.

   Preservar

   • He managed to preserve his dignity during the argument.
   • The team preserved their lead until the end of the match.
   • She preserved the family traditions through storytelling.

   Sinónimosconservekeepmaintainprotectretainsafeguardsavesustainuphold

   Antónimosabandondestroyforfeitloseneglectrelinquishsquanderwaste