Conquistar
Example: Los españoles lograron conquistar muchas tierras nuevas en América.
Definition
"Conquistar" means to gain control or possession of a place or people, especially through force or military action. It often refers to achieving dominance over new territories, as in the historical context where Spaniards managed to conquer many new lands in America.
Etymology
The word "conquistar" comes from the Latin verb 'conquirere,' meaning 'to seek or gain completely.' It entered Spanish through Old Spanish during the Middle Ages, reflecting the importance of territorial expansion and military victories in historical narratives.
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"Conquistar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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