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How to Say "wins over" in Spanish

The Spanish word forwins overis conquistaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
verbA2
persuading or attracting someone
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Examples

Ella conquista a todos con su sonrisa.

She wins everyone over with her smile.

El ejército conquista la ciudad al amanecer.

The army conquers the city at dawn.

¡Conquista tus miedos hoy mismo!

Conquer your fears this very day!

A Word with Two Jobs

The word 'conquista' can mean 'the conquest' (noun) or 'he/she conquers' (verb). Context tells you which is which: 'La conquista' vs 'Él conquista'.

Don't confuse with 'Cocinar'

Mistake:Ella conquista la cena.

Correction: Ella cocina la cena. 'Conquistar' is about winning things, not preparing food!

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