conquistador

[US]/kɒn'kwɪstədɔː/
[UK]/kɑn'kwɪstədɔr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. conqueror; Spanish conqueror.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

Ametrine was introduced to Europe through the conquistador's gifts to the Spanish queen.

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The conquistador arrived in the New World in search of gold.

The conquistador's expedition led to the downfall of the Inca Empire.

Many conquistadors were driven by a thirst for power and wealth.

The conquistadors conquered vast territories in the Americas.

The conquistadors were known for their brutal treatment of indigenous peoples.

The conquistadors were instrumental in spreading Spanish influence in the New World.

Cortés was a famous conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire.

The conquistadors brought diseases that decimated the native populations.

The conquistadors' actions had a lasting impact on the history of the Americas.

The conquistadors were often motivated by a desire for glory and fame.

Real-world Examples

But the conquistadors weren't interested in the aesthetic value of Montezuma's gifts.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

The battle lasted for months before the city fell to Hernan Cortes and the Spanish conquistadores, or conquerors.

Source: VOA Special May 2021 Collection

In the 16th century, all but a handful of the Maya codices were burned by Spanish priests and conquistadors.

Source: Children's Learning Classroom

That's not possible in Latin America where land is held onto by a tiny elite descended from the conquistadors.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

It's called " two conquistadors" , should probably be " dos" .

Source: Waste Material Alliance | Community

Spanish conquistadors had arrived in the Caribbean some time before, bringing diseases to which the native peoples had no resistance.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

The real glory for conquistadors was gold.

Source: World History Crash Course

" Aguirre" is about a Spanish conquistador who goes mad.

Source: Fresh air

Still, many follow in the footsteps of the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2017 Collection

Conquistadors brought horses here from Europe to help them conquer the West.

Source: Aerial America

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