How to Say "conservative" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “conservative” is “conservador” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi abuelo es un hombre muy conservador.
My grandfather is a very conservative man.
El banco nos dio un cálculo conservador de las ganancias.
The bank gave us a cautious estimate of the profits.
Prefiero un estilo de vestir más conservador para la oficina.
I prefer a more traditional dressing style for the office.
Word Order
In Spanish, this word usually comes after the person or thing it describes. Say 'un hombre conservador' instead of 'un conservador hombre'.
Matching the Noun
If you are describing more than one person, you must add '-es' to the end: 'Ellos son conservadores'.
Confusion with 'Canned Food'
Mistake: “Comí un conservador.”
Correction: Comí una conserva. Use 'conserva' for canned goods; 'conservador' is only for people or ideas.
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