Conservare
Example: Devi conservare il cibo in frigorifero per mantenerlo fresco.
Definition
"Conservare" means to keep or store something carefully over time to maintain its condition or prevent it from spoiling, as in preserving food by placing it in a refrigerator to keep it fresh.
Etymology
The word "conservare" comes from the Latin verb 'conservare', meaning 'to keep, preserve, or save.' It is formed from 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'servare' meaning 'to keep or guard.' Did you know that this root also gives us English words like 'conserve' and 'conservation'?
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