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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesconquistar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /kõ.kisˈtaɾ/
"Eles trabalharam duro para conquistar o sucesso profissional."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To successfully overcome, surmount, or master a difficult problem, challenge, or fear.
"With intense dedication, she managed to conquer her lifelong fear of public speaking." - 2
To take control or possession of foreign land or people through military force.
"The historical army set out to conquer neighboring territories and expand the empire."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'conquerre', originating from the Vulgar Latin *conquirere, meaning 'to acquire, win, or defeat'. It traces back to the Latin root 'con-' (intensifier) and 'quaerere' (to seek or gain). Over centuries, its meaning shifted from merely acquiring possessions or territory to achieving total military or metaphorical dominance over an opponent or obstacle.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Conquer" is said worldwide
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conquérir
Transliteration: /kɔ̃.ke.ʁiʁ/
"Il a fallu beaucoup de courage pour conquérir cette montagne."
erobern
Transliteration: /ʔɛɐ̯ˈʔɔbɐn/
"Sie waren entschlossen, die neuen Märkte zu erobern."
conquistare
Transliteration: /kon.kwiˈsta.re/
"Il generale riuscì a conquistare la fortezza nemica."
conquistar
Transliteration: /koŋ.kisˈtaɾ/
"El alpinista logró conquistar la cima más alta del mundo."
conquistar
Transliteration: /kõ.kisˈtaɾ/
"Eles trabalharam duro para conquistar o sucesso profissional."
जीतना
Transliteration: jeetna
"उसने अपनी मेहनत से हर मुश्किल को जीत लिया।"
征服
Transliteration: zhēngfú
"人类一直在不断探索并征服自然。"
정복하다
Transliteration: jeongbokhada
"그는 마침내 자신의 두려움을 정복했다."
征服する
Transliteration: seifuku suru
"彼は困難を乗り越えて目標を征服した。"
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