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preserve in Spanish

preserve in Spanish is mermelada, reserva, reserva natural — preserve means to keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.

preserve in Spanish

mermelada
noun
A sweet spread made of any of a variety of fruits.
reserva
noun
A reservation, a nature preserve.
reserva natural
noun
A reservation, a nature preserve.
coto
noun
An activity with restricted access.
dominio
noun
An activity with restricted access.
terreno
noun
An activity with restricted access.
preservar
verb
To protect; to keep from harm or injury.
conservar
verb
To maintain throughout; to keep intact.

What does "preserve" mean?

  1. verb To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
    "Volunteers are working to preserve the coastal path before the cliffs wear away."
  2. noun A sweet spread made by cooking fruit with sugar.
    "My aunt makes plum preserve every autumn and gives a jar to each neighbour."
  3. noun An area set aside to protect wildlife or a particular activity.
    "Rangers patrol the game preserve to keep the animals safe from poachers."
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preserve in a sentence

  • Volunteers are working to preserve the coastal path before the cliffs wear away.
  • They worked hard to preserve the old building from demolition.
  • My aunt makes plum preserve every autumn and gives a jar to each neighbour.
  • Would you like some raspberry preserve with your scone?

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What is "preserve" in Spanish?
"preserve" in Spanish is mermelada, reserva, reserva natural. preserve means: To keep something safe from harm, damage, or decay.
How do you use "preserve" in a sentence?
Example: "Volunteers are working to preserve the coastal path before the cliffs wear away." In Spanish, "preserve" is mermelada, reserva, reserva natural.
Are there other ways to say "preserve" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "preserve": mermelada, reserva, reserva natural, coto, dominio, terreno.
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