No. 2,119 in Spanish
conquistar
To conquer, win, or gain something, often through effort or persuasion.
In a sentence
Él logró conquistar la cima de la montaña después de un arduo esfuerzo.
He managed to conquer the mountain summit after a strenuous effort.
The word 'conquistar' is utilized to denote the achievement of an objective or goal after overcoming challenges.
Su encanto personal le permitió conquistar el corazón de todos en la sala.
His personal charm allowed him to win over everyone's heart in the room.
Here, 'conquistar' is used metaphorically to express gaining affection or admiration from others.
Los ejércitos del antiguo imperio intentaron conquistar nuevas tierras.
The armies of the ancient empire attempted to conquer new lands.
In this instance, 'conquistar' refers to taking control over territories or regions, often through military means.
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