Spanish Conversation · Level 158
29 words
Spanish word
reconquista
Pronunciation
IPA/rekoŋˈkista/
Meaning
- feminine nounreconquest
Example
La reconquista del territorio cambió la historia.
The reconquest of the territory changed history.
More examples
Después de la discusión, la reconquista del corazón requirió tiempo.
After the argument, winning back the heart took time.
Core concept
Army raising a reclaimed flag over a city.
Common phrases
la reconquista del corazón
winning back the heart
la reconquista de la confianza
regaining trust
Similar words
recuperación: General recovery of something lost, such as property, condition, or status.
restitución: Return of property or rights to their original owner.
Definition in Spanish
Término que señala la recuperación de un territorio, un poder o una posición perdida; fuera de contextos históricos suele sonar formal o enfático.
Word origin
From Spanish re- 'again' + conquista, the noun from conquistar and ultimately from Latin conquistare 'to conquer', originally used for medieval recoveries of territory.
Usage tips
- In neutral or everyday contexts prefer recuperar, recapturar, or recuperación because reconquista sounds formal or historical.