Conquistador: meaning, definitions and examples

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conquistador

 

[ kษ’ล‹หˆkษชstษ™หŒdษ”หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

exploration history

A conquistador refers to a Spanish or Portuguese explorer or conqueror, particularly those who were active in the Americas during the age of exploration in the 16th century. These individuals played significant roles in the Spanish colonization of large portions of the Americas. They were often renowned for their expeditions, military prowess, and encounters with indigenous populations. While some conquistadors sought wealth and glory through conquests, others were motivated by the spread of Christianity and European influence. Their actions significantly altered the cultural and social landscapes of the regions they explored.

Synonyms

adventurer, conqueror, explorer.

Examples of usage

  • Hernรกn Cortรฉs was a notorious conquistador.
  • The conquistador explored the new lands.
  • Many conquistadors sought gold and glory.
  • The impact of the conquistador's arrival was profound.

Translations

Translations of the word "conquistador" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conquistador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคœเฅ‡เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eroberer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penakluk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒะพะนะพะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konkwistador

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพๆœ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conquistador

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conquistador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fetihci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๋ณต์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ููุชูŽุชูุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dobyvatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dobyvateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพๆœ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osvajaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herforingi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัƒะปะฐะฟ ะฐะปัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒžแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™tihรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conquistador

Etymology

The term 'conquistador' derives from the Spanish word 'conquistar', which means 'to conquer'. In the context of the Spanish Empire's expansion in the New World, the term became particularly associated with the Spanish soldiers, explorers, and adventurers who played critical roles in the conquest and colonization of vast territories in the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries. The early conquests often involved encounters with indigenous peoples, the establishment of Spanish settlements, and the extraction of resources such as gold and silver, which significantly enriched Spain and led to the Spanish Golden Age. As they ventured into uncharted territories, these individuals not only sought wealth but also aimed to spread Christianity, making their endeavors both military and religious in nature. The legacy of the conquistadors has been complex, involving themes of exploration, exploitation, cultural exchange, and conflict.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,990 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.