Conquerir
Example: L'exèrcit va conquerir la ciutat després de la batalla.
Definition
"Conquerir" means to gain control or possession of a place, people, or territory by force, effort, or military action. It often involves overcoming resistance or opposition, as in the sentence, 'The army conquered the city after the battle.'
Etymology
The word "conquerir" comes from the Latin verb 'conquīrere', which means 'to seek completely' or 'to gain entirely.' Over time, it evolved in Romance languages to mean taking control through force or effort. Did you know it shares roots with the English word 'conquer'?
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