No. 13,161 in Spanish
preserve
To maintain or keep something in its original state or condition.
In a sentence
Es importante preservar nuestras tradiciones culturales.
It is important to preserve our cultural traditions.
Here, 'preservar' indicates maintaining and protecting cultural traditions from being lost or forgotten.
Prepararemos mermelada para preservar las frutas del verano.
We will make jam to preserve the summer fruits.
In this sentence, 'preservar' refers to prolonging the usability of fruits by converting them into jam.
Usamos un barniz especial para preservar la madera de los muebles.
We use a special varnish to preserve the wood of the furniture.
Here, 'preservar' is used to mean protecting and maintaining the quality of the furniture's wood.
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