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“conquest” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/koŋˈkista/

Example

La conquista de América en el siglo XVI cambió muchas culturas.

The conquest of the American continent in the 16th century changed many cultures.

Illustration for conquista (conquest)

How to say “conquest” in Spanish

“Conquest” in Spanish is conquista.

A raised flag over a captured city.

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

Example sentences with conquista

Una sonrisa fue la conquista del corazón de Marta.

A smile was the winning of Marta's heart.

Tips for using conquista

  • In everyday Spanish, conquista refers to large or military takeovers, so using it for small personal wins sounds exaggerated and speakers use conseguir or logro instead.

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