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. It commonly describes historical events where one group imposes dominance over another, significantly altering the course of history.
Etymology
The term "la conquista" comes from the Spanish verb 'conquistar,' which means to conquer. It has its roots in the Latin word 'conquirere,' meaning 'to seek or gain.' Did you know that 'conquirere' literally combines 'com-' (together) and 'quaerere' (to seek), highlighting the effort involved in conquest?
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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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