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How to Say "preservation" in Spanish

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conservación

nounB1general
Use 'conservación' when talking about protecting something from harm, decay, or loss, such as nature, historical artifacts, or food safety.

Examples

La conservación de los monumentos históricos es vital.

The preservation of historical monuments is vital.

conservación

nounB1culinary
Use 'conservación' when referring to the methods used to prevent food from spoiling or to keep it edible for longer.

Examples

Las técnicas de conservación de alimentos han avanzado mucho.

Food preservation techniques have advanced greatly.

mantenimiento

mán-te-ni-mién-tomante.niˈmjento

nounA2technical
Use 'mantenimiento' when referring to the regular work done to keep a building, machine, or property in good condition and working order.
A friendly cartoon character wearing blue overalls is happily tightening a loose bolt on a bright red bicycle wheel using a silver wrench, illustrating the concept of maintenance.

Examples

El coche necesita mantenimiento regular.

The car needs regular maintenance.

El ascensor está fuera de servicio por tareas de mantenimiento.

The elevator is out of service due to maintenance work.

Necesitamos un plan de mantenimiento preventivo para la maquinaria.

We need a preventative maintenance plan for the machinery.

Los costos de mantenimiento de la casa son muy altos este año.

The upkeep costs for the house are very high this year.

Masculine Noun

Since 'mantenimiento' ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. Always use 'el' or 'un' before it.

Using the wrong article

Mistake: “La mantenimiento”

Correction: El mantenimiento. Remember that the word ends in '-o', which is a strong clue that it is masculine.

Conservación vs. Mantenimiento

Learners often confuse 'conservación' and 'mantenimiento'. Remember that 'conservación' is about protecting from decay or loss (like nature or food), while 'mantenimiento' is about upkeep and repair (like a building or a car).

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