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feminine

/koŋˈkista/

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Translation

conquest, achievement

Word origin

From Vulgar Latin conquisita, from Latin conquirere ('to search for, to seek out'), from com ('together') plus quaerere ('to seek').

Origin
Latin
Root
conquisita
English cognates
conquest, quest, inquisition

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralconquistas

Examples

América .

The conquest of America changed history.

gran .

It was a great achievement for the team.

requiere .

Every achievement requires effort and patience.

.

The soldiers celebrated the conquest of the city.

¿ ?

What was her greatest personal achievement?

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This word is part of lesson 92.