conservative
gb/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/ us/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
A2
Inglés
~ 2200
konzervatív, óvatos, visszafogott, szolid
B1
1
konzervatív
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is conservative about [something]
She has conservative views on marriage.
Konzervatív nézeteket vall a házasságról.
The voters chose a conservative candidate.
A választók konzervatív jelölt mellett döntöttek.
His conservative approach to business kept the company stable.
They are conservative about spending public money.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My grandfather is very conservative.
A nagyapám nagyon konzervatív.
She is conservative about new ideas.
Konzervatívan áll az új ötletekhez.
He has conservative political views.
They take a conservative approach to change.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conservative' with 'conservation', which means protecting the environment.
Significado
resistant to change
Colocaciones
conservative views
|conservative approach
|conservative values
|conservative party
Sinónimos
traditionalist (Emphasizes preference for traditional customs and beliefs.)
Antónimos
progressive (Favors change and new ideas, often in politics or society.)
Temas
politics
|society
|values
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not liking big changes; wanting to keep things the way they are, especially in politics or society.
Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautious about change or innovation, typically in politics or culture.
B2
2
óvatos
A2
konzervatív
B2
Patrón de uso:
a conservative estimate/approach/strategy
We made a conservative estimate of the costs.
Óvatos becslést készítettünk a költségekről.
Investors are taking a conservative approach during uncertain times.
A befektetők bizonytalan időkben óvatos megközelítést alkalmaznak.
The doctor gave a conservative treatment plan first.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He gave a conservative guess about the price.
Óvatos becslést mondott az árra.
They took a conservative plan for the trip.
Óvatos tervet választottak az utazáshoz.
This is a conservative way to invest money.
Significado
careful and risk-averse
Colocaciones
conservative estimate
|conservative strategy
|conservative investment
Sinónimos
cautious (Focuses on being careful to avoid danger or mistakes.)
Antónimos
bold (Willing to take big risks or act without fear.)
Temas
business
|finance
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Careful and not taking big risks.
Characterized by caution and avoidance of unnecessary risks or extremes.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
3
konzervatív
B2
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is a conservative
He is a well-known conservative in the Senate.
A Szenátus egyik ismert konzervatív politikusa.
As a conservative, she opposed the new reforms.
Konzervatívként ellenezte az új reformokat.
Many conservatives support lower taxes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My uncle is a conservative.
A nagybátyám konzervatív.
She is a conservative in politics.
Politikai értelemben konzervatív.
Conservatives do not like fast changes.
Significado
person with traditional views
Colocaciones
staunch conservative
|social conservative
|fiscal conservative
Sinónimos
traditionalist (A person who supports long-established customs.)
Antónimos
liberal (A person who supports new ideas and social progress.)
Temas
politics
|society
|relationships
Definición
A person who does not like big changes and wants to keep things as they are, especially in politics.
A person who holds traditional attitudes and values, typically favoring limited government and cautious change.
A2
4
visszafogott
B2
szolid
B2
Patrón de uso:
a conservative design/style/color/outfit
He wore a conservative suit to the interview.
Visszafogott öltönyt vett fel az állásinterjúra.
The room was decorated in a conservative style.
A szoba visszafogott stílusban volt berendezve.
Her makeup was conservative for the formal event.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I like a conservative dress for work.
Munkahelyre a visszafogott ruhákat szeretem.
He wears conservative colors at school.
Az iskolában visszafogott színeket visel.
This is a conservative style of shoes.
Significado
modest in style or dress
Colocaciones
conservative suit
|conservative hairstyle
|conservative color
Sinónimos
modest (Suggests simplicity and lack of showiness.)
Antónimos
flashy (Bright, showy, and attention-grabbing.)
Temas
fashion
|appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Definición
Simple and not too bright or extreme in color, design, or style.
Not showy or extreme in appearance, style, or dress; restrained.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
conservative
AFI
GB/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
US/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
Sílabas y acento
con - ser - vat - ive (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ser)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: conservative
Noun
- Base: conservative
- Plural: conservatives
Familia de palabras
Forms
conservatives
noun
Core family
Related words
conservationist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
liberal
adjective B2
progressive
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
conservator
noun
Expresiones
Conservative Party
1/kənsˈɚvɪtɪv pˈɑɹti/
fixed phrase
political party with traditional policies
A political group in some countries that supports traditional ideas and less government control over the economy.
Ejemplos
- The Conservative Party won the election in the UK.
- He has been a member of the Conservative Party for ten years.
play it conservative
1/plˈeɪ ˈɪt kənsˈɚvɪtɪv/
idiom
informal
act carefully to avoid risk
To be careful and not take big risks.
Ejemplos
- He decided to play it conservative in the stock market.
- They played it conservative with their wedding budget.