Conquistador (en. Conqueror)

/kōn.kis.t͡ʃaˈðor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Spanish explorer or warrior who participated in the conquest of America.

Hernán Cortés was a famous conquistador who defeated the Aztecs.

Hernán Cortés fue un famoso conquistador que derrotó a los aztecas.

A person who achieves a notable victory or success over some opponent.

With his strategy, he became a conquistador in the business world.

Con su estrategia, se convirtió en un conquistador en el mundo de los negocios.

From the Spanish 'conquistar', which means to win, achieve, or subdue a territory.

The heart's conqueror

A person who manages to attract many with their charm or charisma.

el conquistador de corazones

Dream conqueror

Someone who pursues and achieves their goals or aspirations.

conquistador de sueños

Conquest

The act of conquering.

conquista

Exploration

The act of exploring an unknown territory.

exploración

Colonization

Occupation and control of a territory by a foreign country.

colonización

Flirty or seductive in a social context.

That guy is a true conquistador, he always attracts girls.

Ese chico es un verdadero conquistador, siempre atrae a las chicas.

Someone who has success in romantic relationships.

He's a conquistador; he has gone out with several girls in the last month.

Es un conquistador, ha salido con varias chicas en el último mes.