Meaning of the word conquistador in English
What does conquistador mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
conquistador
US /kɑːnˈkiː.stə.dɔːr/
UK /kɒnˈkwɪs.tə.dɔːr/
Noun
a conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century
Example:
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Hernán Cortés was a famous Spanish conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire.
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The arrival of the conquistadors had a profound impact on the indigenous populations of the Americas.