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In History / Middle School | 2014-10-13

What does the Spanish word "conquistador" mean literally in English?

A. coordinator
B. controller
C. conqueror
D. conciliator

Asked by Anonymous

Answer (2)

The answer is letter C. Conqueror.
The Spanish word conquistador which is pronounced as [ konkistaˈðor ] or [kawng-kees-tah-th aw-res] means an adventurer, a vagabond and a conqueror.
Conquistador literally means conqueror. They were the people sent by the King of Spain to America for conquering and navigating the new territories. They were all known for having conquered many territories and empires.
Sample sentences using the word conquistador:

Mr. Bond is a conquistador out of date.

Spanish conquistador took the place in the 16th century.

Answered by taskmasters | 2024-06-10

The Spanish word "conquistador" literally means "conqueror" in English. These were individuals from Spain, particularly during the 15th and 16th centuries, known for leading conquests in the Americas. A notable example is Hernán Cortés, who conquered the Aztec Empire.
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Answered by taskmasters | 2024-10-10