Spanish word

conquistar

Pronunciation

IPA/koŋkisˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbcharm

Example

La sonrisa de Ana conquista a todos.

Ana's smile charms everyone.

Illustration for conquistar (charm)

More examples

Su habilidad para escuchar conquistó la confianza del equipo.

Their ability to listen won the team's trust.

Core concept

Someone winning another person's heart.

Common phrases

  • conquistar a alguien

    charm someone

  • conquistar el corazón

    win someone's heart

  • conquistar la confianza

    win someone's trust

Similar words

enamorar: Inspires romantic love in someone.
cautivar: Enthralls someone with intense, irresistible charm.
atraer: Draws someone's attention or interest toward something or someone.
seducir: Tempts someone sexually through deliberate charm or allure.

Definition in Spanish

Ganar el afecto, la admiración o la atención de alguien hasta lograr que se entregue emocionalmente.

Word origin

It comes from Latin conquirere (con- 'together' + quaerere 'seek'), originally meaning 'gain or seize' and later coming to mean winning someone's affection.

Usage tips

  • When the object is a person, Spanish requires a before conquistar (conquistar a alguien), and for a lighter, less active liking speakers often use caer bien or gustar.

Other meanings

  • attractverb
  • win oververb

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