Also means
preservative
Usage Note
Preservativo is the standard term for a condom throughout Spain and Latin America. Be careful with the false-friend English meaning: a food preservative is conservante, not preservativo. The word comes from preservar (to preserve/protect).
Examples
"Usa un preservativo para protegerte."
Natural Translation
Use a condom to protect yourself.

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