Dominar
Example: Los conquistadores españoles lograron dominar vastos territorios en América.
Definition
"Dominar" means to have control or power over something or someone, often through force, skill, or authority. In history, it refers to the act of conquering or ruling over large areas, as in the example where Spanish conquerors managed to dominate vast territories in America.
Etymology
The word "dominar" comes from the Latin verb 'dominari,' which means to rule or to command. It is related to 'dominus,' meaning master or lord. Did you know that the root of "dominar" is also connected to the English word 'dominate,' highlighting its sense of control and authority?
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"Dominar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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