conquista
“conquista” means “conquest” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
conquest, achievementAlso: winning over, catch
📝 In Action
La conquista del espacio fue un momento histórico.
A2The conquest of space was a historical moment.
El derecho al voto fue una gran conquista social.
B1The right to vote was a great social achievement.
Juan está muy feliz con su nueva conquista.
B2Juan is very happy with his new romantic interest.
Word Connections
conquers, wins overAlso: conquer!
📝 In Action
Ella conquista a todos con su sonrisa.
A2She wins everyone over with her smile.
El ejército conquista la ciudad al amanecer.
B1The army conquers the city at dawn.
¡Conquista tus miedos hoy mismo!
B2Conquer your fears this very day!
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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Quick Quiz: conquista
Question 1 of 3
In the sentence 'La nueva ley es una conquista social,' what does 'conquista' mean?
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📚 Etymology
From the Latin word 'conquisitare,' which comes from 'conquirere,' meaning to 'seek out' or 'bring together' through effort.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'conquista' always a positive word?
It depends! In history, it often refers to military invasions which can be seen negatively. However, in personal and social contexts, it almost always refers to positive achievements or romance.
What is the difference between 'un logro' and 'una conquista'?
A 'logro' is any generic achievement. A 'conquista' usually implies you had to overcome an opponent, a major obstacle, or someone's resistance (like in romance).
Does 'conquista' change if the conqueror is a woman?
If you are using it as a noun ('the conquest'), it is always 'la conquista.' If you are using it as a verb ('she conquers'), it is 'ella conquista.' The spelling doesn't change!