conquistador
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Noun — A Spanish soldier or explorer who took part in the conquest of the Americas in the 1500s.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Spanish "conquistador," meaning "conqueror."
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What does “conquistador” mean?
The word “conquistador” means a Spanish soldier or explorer who took part in the conquest of the Americas in the 1500s. In plain terms, a Spanish conqueror of the Americas, historically associated with the fall of the Aztec and Inca empires.
How do you pronounce “conquistador”?
“Conquistador” is pronounced kuhn-KEES-tuh-dawr (/kənˈkistədɔɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “conquistador” in a sentence?
Here is “conquistador” used in a sentence: “The conquistadors brought both devastating disease and new technology to the Americas.”
What part of speech is “conquistador”?
“Conquistador” is a noun.
Where does the word “conquistador” come from?
The word “conquistador” comes from Spanish. Borrowed directly from Spanish "conquistador," meaning "conqueror.".