conquista
Conquest
The Spanish word 'conquista' translates to 'conquest' in English. A 'conquest' is the act of acquiring by force of arms, winning by struggle, or overcoming an opposition; in historical contexts, it can refer to territorial acquisitions during war or explorations. 'Conquista' also carries these meanings in a Spanish context, so it can describe anything from winning a sports game to conquering a land.
Example sentences using: conquista
La conquista de sus objetivos requiere dedicación y esfuerzo.
The conquest of your goals requires dedication and effort.
In this sentence, 'conquista' is being used figuratively to represent achieving or 'conquering' personal objectives or goals, suggesting that it takes hard work and commitment to do so.
La conquista de América fue un evento importante en la historia mundial.
The conquest of America was an important event in world history.
This sentence is speaking about the historical event in which various European nations, primarily Spain, 'conquered' or discovered the Americas, beginning in 1492 with Christopher Columbus.
La cena fue una conquista culinaria, con platos exquisitamente preparados.
The dinner was a culinary conquest, with exquisitely prepared dishes.
Here, 'conquista' is being used to express the idea of a triumphant or successful endeavor, in this case referring to a wonderfully prepared meal.