Also means
preserve
Usage Note
Conservare means to keep, store, or preserve, used both for food (conservare in frigo) and for retaining habits or memories. It's a false friend for 'conserve' in the ecological sense; for protecting nature Italians say tutelare or proteggere.
Examples
"Conserva il latte in frigo."
Natural Translation
Keep the milk in the fridge.
Literal Translation
Keep the milk in fridge.
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