No. 1,760 in Spanish
reserva
"Reserva" in English means "reserve," referring to a supply kept for future use, a booking, or a protected area.
In a sentence
He hecho una reserva para dos personas en el restaurante.
I have made a reservation for two people at the restaurant.
In this sentence, 'reserva' refers to the act of reserving a place, in this case a table at a restaurant.
La reserva natural está protegida por normas estrictas.
The natural reserve is protected by strict regulations.
Here, 'reserva' is used to denote a conserved space, specifically an area designated for environmental conservation.
Mantengo una reserva financiera para emergencias.
I maintain a financial reserve for emergencies.
In this context, 'reserva' means a stock or supply that is kept for future use, in this case, financial savings.
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