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    Conquista (en. Conquest)

    /konˈkista/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The act of conquering a territory, community, or culture.
    The conquest of America was a complex and violent process.
    La conquista de América fue un proceso complejo y violento.
    Achievement of a personal or professional goal.
    The conquest of her goals was a great challenge for her.
    La conquista de sus metas fue un gran desafío para ella.
    The action of winning someone's heart.
    Her bravery was the key to winning over her admirer.
    Su valentía fue la clave para la conquista de su admirador.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'conquista', which means 'what has been gained' or 'to seize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    conquest of the heart
    Achieving someone's love or attention.
    conquista del corazón
    territorial conquest
    Annexation or control of a geographic area.
    conquista territorial
    conquest of dreams
    Reaching personal goals and aspirations.
    conquista de sueños

    Related Words

    to conquer
    Action of obtaining control or dominance over something or someone.
    conquistar
    conqueror
    Person who conquers, especially in the historical context of colonization.
    conquistador
    female conqueror
    Woman who conquers or succeeds in attracting someone.
    conquistadora

    Slang Meanings

    To win in a romantic or social situation.
    That girl is an easy conquest.
    Esa chica es una conquista fácil.
    Someone who has managed to impress in a party environment.
    The guy became the conquest of the night.
    El tipo se convirtió en la conquista de la noche.