Conquistador: meaning, definitions and examples
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conquistador
[ kษลหkษชstษหdษหr ]
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:
๐ต๐น conquistador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Eroberer
๐ฎ๐ฉ penakluk
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฒะพะนะพะฒะฝะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ konkwistador
๐ฏ๐ต ๅพๆ่
๐ซ๐ท conquistador
๐ช๐ธ conquistador
๐น๐ท fetihci
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋ณต์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุชูุชูุญ
๐จ๐ฟ dobyvatel
๐ธ๐ฐ dobyvateฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ๅพๆ่
๐ธ๐ฎ osvajaฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ herforingi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐัะปะฐะฟ ะฐะปััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fษtihรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 34990 conquistador
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- 34992 newel
- 34993 gawk
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