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preservative and Spanish preservativo
In English
preservative
a chemical added to food to keep it fresh
In Spanish
preservativo
condón
Spanish "preservativo" means: condom
Why they get mixed up Spanish "preservativo" is a condom, the barrier contraceptive method. English "preservative" is the chemical added to food to extend its shelf life. A condom in English is "condom."
If you want to say...
- preservativeconservante
- condompreservativo
- preservesconservas
Examples
This juice has no preservatives.
Este jugo no tiene conservantes.
They add preservatives to the bread.
Le agregan conservantes al pan.
This jam contains no artificial preservatives.
Esta mermelada no contiene conservantes artificiales.
Salt is a natural preservative.
La sal es un conservante natural.
Common mistakes in Spanish
Incorrect: Este yogur no tiene preservativos.
Correct: Este yogur no tiene conservantes.
Preservativo means condom. For food additives, use conservantes.
Incorrect: El jugo lleva preservativos artificiales.
Correct: El jugo lleva conservantes artificiales.
Use conservantes for food additives.
Phrases you will hear
- no preservativessin conservantes
- natural preservativesconservantes naturales
- artificial preservativesconservantes artificiales
- a food preservativeun conservante alimentario
- a condomun preservativo
- preservesconservas
In a conversation
- A:
Does this juice have preservatives?
¿Este jugo tiene conservantes?
- B:
No, none. Only natural ingredients.
No, ninguno. Solo ingredientes naturales.
- A:
And salt is a natural preservative.
Y la sal es un conservante natural.
- B:
Yes. I also bought jam and other preserves.
Sí. También compré mermelada y otras conservas.
Test yourself
"No preservatives" in a juice means it has no...
To remember it
Preservative = a food-preserving chemical. A condom (Spanish "preservativo") = condom.
Frequently asked questions
What does Spanish "preservativo" mean?
Spanish "preservativo" means "condom". It looks like the English "preservative", which is exactly why it gets confused, but "preservative" means "a chemical added to food to keep it fresh".
Does English "preservative" mean the same as Spanish "preservativo"?
Spanish "preservativo" is a condom, the barrier contraceptive method. English "preservative" is the chemical added to food to extend its shelf life. A condom in English is "condom."