conservative

• Que mantém ou prefere as ideias, costumes e valores tradicionais, resistindo a mudanças. Também se diz de algo moderado, cauteloso ou sem exageros.

Favoring traditional views and values; tending to oppose change.

1. Political ideologyB2formalpolitical

   Favoring traditional values and institutions, and opposing rapid change in society.

   Conservador

   • He holds conservative views on economic policy.
   • The conservative party won the election.
   • She is known for her conservative stance on social issues.

   Sinônimosreactionaryright-wingrightisttorytraditionalist

   Antônimosliberalprogressiveradical

2. Cautious or moderateB2formal

   Avoiding excess or risk; moderate and careful.

   Cauteloso ou moderado

   • They made a conservative estimate of the project's cost.
   • She prefers a conservative style of dressing.
   • The company takes a conservative approach to investment.

   Sinônimoscarefulcautiousguardedmeasuredmoderateprudentrestrainedunadventurous

   Antônimosaudaciousdaringextremeimprudentrashreckless

3. Traditional in styleB2formal

   Not following modern trends; classic and understated.

   Conservador

   • He wore a conservative gray suit to the interview.
   • The architecture of the building is quite conservative.
   • Her taste in music is rather conservative.

   Sinônimosclassicconventionaldecorousmodestold-fashionedrestrainedsobertraditionalunadventurous

   Antônimosavant-gardeflashymodernprogressivetrendy

• Pessoa que defende valores tradicionais e é cautelosa em relação a mudanças, ou membro de um partido político conservador.

A noun referring to a person who holds traditional values and is cautious about change, or a member of a conservative political party.

1. Political conservativeB2formalpolitical

   A person who supports traditional values and institutions, often opposing rapid change in society.

   Conservador

   • The conservatives voted against the new reform bill.
   • He is a well-known conservative in the parliament.
   • Conservatives often emphasize the importance of family values.

   Sinônimosreactionaryright-wingerrightisttorytraditionalist

   Antônimoscommunistleftistliberalprogressiveradicalrevolutionarysocialist

2. Cautious personB2formal

   A person who is cautious about change or risk, especially in financial or social matters.

   Conservador

   • As a conservative, she prefers safe investments.
   • He is a conservative when it comes to trying new foods.
   • The board members are mostly conservatives who avoid risky decisions.

   Sinônimosdiehardfogymoderatereactionarystick-in-the-mudtraditionalist

   Antônimosadventurerdaredevilrisk takerspeculator