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“conqueror” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/koŋkistaˈðoɾ/

Example

No seas un conquistador con tus amigos.

Don't act like a conqueror with your friends.

Illustration for conquistador (conqueror)

How to say “conqueror” in Spanish

“Conqueror” in Spanish is conquistador.

Person who seizes control of people or territory by force, strategy, or political authority.

Full entry for conquistador: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with conquistador

En las citas, suele ser un conquistador de corazones.

On dates, he tends to be a conqueror of hearts.

Tips for using conquistador

  • In everyday Spanish the word often carries a critical or evaluative sense, so calling someone a conquistador can sound like a rebuke rather than a neutral description.

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