La conquista
Example: La conquista de América cambió la historia del mundo.
Definition
"La conquista" refers to the act or process of taking control over a territory or people, often by force or military means, as seen in historical events such as the conquest of America, which significantly changed world history.
Etymology
The term "la conquista" comes from the Spanish verb "conquistar," which itself derives from the Latin word "conquirere," meaning 'to seek or gain by effort.' Did you know that the word originally implied a sense of striving to obtain something valuable or important?
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"La conquista" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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