conservarse mal
To keep it wrong
The Spanish term 'conservarse mal' translates to 'keep it wrong' in English. However, its usage is typically in a context where something has not been preserved or maintained well, rather than intentionally doing something wrong. In functional terms, it may refer to an object or perhaps to tangible things like food that hasn't been stored properly. It is generally used to indicate the deterioration or degradation of things due to poor preservation methods.
Example sentences using: conservarse mal
Los vegetales pueden conservarse mal si no se refrigeran.
The vegetables can spoil if they are not refrigerated.
This phrase speaks about the importance of refrigerating vegetables to prevent them from spoiling. The verb 'conservarse mal' is used here to refer to the process of spoilage.
Si la pintura se expone al sol, puede conservarse mal.
If the paint is exposed to the sun, it can deteriorate.
In this context, 'conservarse mal' relates to the quality of paint deteriorating due to exposure to the sun. It highlights the need to store paint in a cool and dark place to maintain its quality.
El vino puede conservarse mal si no está correctamente sellado.
Wine can spoil if it is not properly sealed.
The sentence talks about the correct storage of wine. 'Conservarse mal', here, is used to indicate the spoilage of wine due to incorrect sealing.