preservar

Senses

1. 1.

   to preserve, to protect

   to keep something safe from harm, damage, or loss

2. 2.

   to conserve, to maintain

   to keep something in its original state or good condition

3. 3.

   to safeguard

   to protect rights, interests, or values

Examples

• "É importante preservar o meio ambiente para as futuras gerações."

  It's important to preserve the environment for future generations.

• "O museu trabalha para preservar obras de arte históricas."

  The museum works to preserve historical works of art.

• "Precisamos preservar nossa saúde mental nestes tempos difíceis."

  We need to safeguard our mental health in these difficult times.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Common collocations include "preservar a natureza" (preserve nature), "preservar a memória" (preserve memory), and "preservar tradições" (preserve traditions). Often used interchangeably with "conservar," though "preservar" tends to emphasize protection from harm while "conservar" emphasizes maintaining condition.