Conquistar
Example: Ele quer conquistar a confiança dos amigos.
Definition
"Conquistar" means to gain or achieve something through effort, particularly trust, respect, or territory. In the example, it refers to earning the confidence of friends by building a strong and reliable relationship over time.
Etymology
The word "conquistar" comes from the Latin 'conquirere,' meaning 'to seek or gain thoroughly.' It evolved in Portuguese to express the idea of winning or acquiring something valuable, often through determination or effort.
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