Kilo Lingo

/konseɾˈβaɾ/

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Translation

to keep, to preserve

Word origin

From Latin conservare ('to keep, preserve'), from con- ('together') plus servare ('to keep, guard'). Related to English 'conserve' and 'preserve'.

Origin
Latin
Root
conservare
English cognates
conserve, preserve

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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You have to keep the food in the fridge.

.

She still keeps her grandmother's letters.

¡ !

We must keep calm!

sirve .

This method serves to preserve the fruit for months.

, .

At eighty years old, he keeps an excellent memory.

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This word is part of lesson 56.