Conquistar
Example: Los soldados lograron conquistar la ciudad antigua rápidamente.
Definition
"Conquistar" means to gain control or possession of a place, people, or territory through force, strategy, or effort. It often refers to military or historical contexts where soldiers or groups succeed in taking over a city, region, or country.
Etymology
The word "conquistar" comes from the Latin verb 'conquīrere,' which means 'to seek completely' or 'to acquire by effort.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically mean 'to conquer' or 'to win over,' especially in the context of military victories or territorial acquisition.
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"Conquistar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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