Conquistadores (en. Conquerors)

/kon.kis.ta'ðo.res/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

People who conquered lands in the name of the Spanish crown.

The conquistadors played a crucial role in the expansion of the Spanish empire.

Los conquistadores jugaron un papel crucial en la expansión del imperio español.

European explorers who carried out expeditions in America.

Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro were two of the most famous conquistadors.

Hernán Cortés y Francisco Pizarro fueron dos de los más famosos conquistadores.

From the Spanish 'conquistar', which means 'to win by force or violence'.

conquest of America

Process of colonization and domination of America by the Europeans.

conquista de América

age of the conquistadors

Historical period that encompasses the arrival of Europeans in America.

época de los conquistadores

fear of the conquistadors

Fear present in indigenous populations at the arrival of Europeans.

miedo a los conquistadores

colonizers

People who established colonies in new territories.

colonizadores

imperialism

Policy of expansion and dominance of one country over others.

imperialismo

expedition

Journey aimed at exploring and conquering new lands.

expedición

Man who seeks to attract women with romantic or conquest intentions.

He is a conquistador at parties, always surrounded by girls.

Él es un conquistador en las fiestas, siempre rodeado de chicas.

Person who obsessively pursues success or a personal achievement.

He considers himself a conquistador in his career, always seeking new challenges.

Se considera un conquistador en su carrera, siempre buscando nuevos retos.