Conquistar
Example: Los españoles lograron conquistar muchas tierras nuevas.
Definition
"Conquistar" means to gain control or possession of a place, people, or territory, often by force or military action, as in the phrase 'The Spaniards managed to conquer many new lands.' It implies overcoming resistance to establish dominance.
Etymology
The word "conquistar" comes from the Latin verb 'conquirere,' which means 'to seek or gain completely.' It entered Spanish through Old Spanish, reflecting the historical context of expansion and military campaigns during the Middle Ages and the Age of Exploration. Did you know that the sense of 'conquering' often carried both military and romantic implications in early usage?
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"Conquistar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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