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    Kongkistado (en. Conquistador)

    /kɔŋ.kɪs.ˈta.dɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who conquers a territory or country.
    The Spanish conquistadors brought their culture to new lands.
    Ang mga kongkistado ng Espanya ay nagdala ng kanilang kultura sa mga bagong lupain.
    A warrior or leader known for his conquests.
    Hernán Cortés is one of the most famous conquistadors in history.
    Si Hernán Cortés ay isa sa mga pinaka-tanyag na kongkistado sa kasaysayan.

    Etymology

    from the English word 'conquistador'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the conquistadors in America
    The first conquerors who arrived in America.
    mga kongkistado sa Amerika

    Related Words

    conquest
    The process of conquering a place or country.
    pananakop
    colony
    A territory conquered and governed by another country.
    kolonya

    Slang Meanings

    Conquered or taken over through power or influence.
    The opponents are already conquered in the fight, we have no hope left.
    Kongkistado na ang mga kalaban sa laban, wala na tayong pag-asa.
    Control taken over, often through manipulative or unfair means.
    The boss has taken control of all the decisions in the office.
    Sobrang kongkistado na ng boss ang lahat ng desisyon sa opisina.
    Too dominated or under someone or a group.
    Wow, his ex has conquered all aspects of his life.
    Grabe, kongkistado na ng kanyang ex ang lahat ng aspeto ng buhay niya.
    Acquiring something has become easy or simple.
    These items are like conquered, it’s so quick to get.
    Ang mga item na ‘to, parang kongkistado lang, sobrang bilis makuha.