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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesconservar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kõseɾˈvaɾ
"Eles sabem como conservar os alimentos sem que fermentem."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To maintain something in its original or existing state, specifically treating food or organic matter in a way that prevents spoilage, decay, or unwanted fermentation.
"The chef used canning and pickling techniques to preserve the summer harvest before fermentation could begin."
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A food prepared by cooking fruit with sugar, or a specific area of land or water set aside for the protection of wildlife.
"She spread homemade apricot preserve over her morning toast."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old French 'preserver', stemming from Late Latin 'praeservare', combining 'prae-' (before) and 'servare' (to keep, watch over, or save). Historically used in Middle English to denote the divine protection or safe-keeping of souls, it later broadened to describe keeping food and materials from decay, spoilage, or chemical alteration.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Preserve" is said worldwide
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conserver
Transliteration: kɔ̃sɛʁve
"Il faut conserver les aliments pour éviter la fermentation."
konservieren
Transliteration: kɔnzɛʁˈviːʁən
"Man muss die Lebensmittel konservieren, um Gärung zu verhindern."
conservare
Transliteration: konzerˈvare
"È importante conservare il cibo per prevenire la fermentazione."
conservar
Transliteration: konseɾˈbaɾ
"Debes conservar los ingredientes de manera adecuada para evitar la fermentación."
conservar
Transliteration: kõseɾˈvaɾ
"Eles sabem como conservar os alimentos sem que fermentem."
संरक्षित करना
Transliteration: samrakshit karna
"किण्वन को रोकने के लिए खाद्य पदार्थों को संरक्षित करना आवश्यक है।"
保藏
Transliteration: bǎocáng
"我们需要妥善保藏食物以防止发酵。"
보존하다
Transliteration: bojonhada
"발효를 막기 위해 음식을 보존해야 합니다."
保存する
Transliteration: hozon suru
"発酵を防ぐために食品を保存します。"
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