reserves
word · lemma: reserve
Definition
Amounts of something (like money, resources, or materials) kept for future use or emergencies; also, areas set aside for special purposes, such as wildlife reserves.
Usage & Nuances
Often refers to financial context ('currency reserves'), natural resources ('oil reserves'), or protected areas ('nature reserves'). Plural is common. Don't confuse with 'reservations' (hotel bookings). Formal and neutral.
Spanish: reservasPortuguese (BR): reservasPortuguese (PT): reservasChinese (Simplified): 储备Chinese (Traditional): 儲備Hindi: भंडारArabic: احتياطياتBengali: সংরক্ষণ - মজুদ - সংরক্ষিত এলাকাRussian: резервыJapanese: 備蓄 - 予備 - 保護区Vietnamese: dự trữ - khu bảo tồnKorean: 비축 - 보호구역Turkish: rezervler - koruma alanıUrdu: ذخائر - محفوظ علاقےIndonesian: cadangan - kawasan lindung
Example Sentences
The country has large reserves of oil.
basic
Banks keep reserves of cash for emergencies.
basic
There are wildlife reserves near the city.
basic
Their food reserves ran out sooner than expected.
natural
We should build up our energy reserves before hiking.
natural
Central banks adjust their reserves to stabilize the economy.
natural