conquistador
“conquistador” means “conqueror” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
conqueror
Also: victor
📝 In Action
Hernán Cortés fue un famoso conquistador español.
B1Hernán Cortés was a famous Spanish conqueror.
El conquistador llegó a tierras desconocidas en el siglo XVI.
B2The conqueror arrived in unknown lands in the 16th century.
Se siente como un conquistador después de ganar la competencia.
C1He feels like a victor after winning the competition.
charming
Also: heartbreaker, seductive
📝 In Action
Juan es un chico muy conquistador; siempre tiene pareja.
B2Juan is a real heartbreaker; he always has a partner.
Ella tiene una sonrisa conquistadora.
B2She has a winning/charming smile.
Su tono de voz es muy conquistador.
C1His tone of voice is very seductive.
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Quick Quiz: conquistador
Question 1 of 3
Which of these people would most likely be called a 'conquistador' in a history book?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'conquistar', which comes from the Latin 'conquirere', meaning 'to seek out' or 'to acquire'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'conquistador' be used for women?
Yes, but you must change the ending to 'a'. A woman would be called 'una conquistadora'.
Is 'conquistador' an English word too?
Yes! English borrowed it directly from Spanish, specifically to refer to the Spanish explorers of the Americas.
What is the difference between a 'vencedor' and a 'conquistador'?
A 'vencedor' is anyone who wins a specific battle or game. A 'conquistador' is someone who wins over an entire territory or someone's heart over time.