upkeep

mantenimiento, conservación

Trabajo necesario para mantener un edificio, una máquina u otra cosa en buen estado.

En inglés sencillo: The work needed to keep a building, machine, or other thing in good condition.

• This house needs regular upkeep.
• The upkeep of the garden takes most weekends.
• Who pays for the building's upkeep?

Cómo se usa: the upkeep of something (We share the upkeep of the garden.)

Sinónimos: maintenance, care

Antónimos: neglect

Expresiones frecuentes: house upkeep, regular upkeep, upkeep costs, pool upkeep

mantener, conservar

Cuidar y reparar algo para que siga en buen estado.

En inglés sencillo: To care for something and repair it so it stays in good condition.

• They upkeep the old house themselves.
• She upkept the garden for many years.
• It takes money to upkeep this equipment.

Sinónimos: maintain, look after

Antónimos: neglect

Expresiones frecuentes: upkeep a boat, upkeep a property