preserve

preserve

To maintain or keep something in its original state or condition.

Here, 'preservar' indicates maintaining and protecting cultural traditions from being lost or forgotten.

Es importante preservar nuestras tradiciones culturales.

It is important to preserve our cultural traditions.

In this sentence, 'preservar' refers to prolonging the usability of fruits by converting them into jam.

Prepararemos mermelada para preservar las frutas del verano.

We will make jam to preserve the summer fruits.

Here, 'preservar' is used to mean protecting and maintaining the quality of the furniture's wood.

Usamos un barniz especial para preservar la madera de los muebles.

We use a special varnish to preserve the wood of the furniture.