conquistar
to win over; to conquer (romantically)
Intermediate Verb
🔊
Pronunciation
/konkisˈtaɾ/
💡
Cultural Note
In romantic Spanish, 'conquistar' means to win someone's heart. It's used to describe the process of courtship and charm. The word connects to the rich cultural metaphor of love as conquest. Someone skilled at this is called a 'conquistador/a de corazones' (conqueror of hearts). It implies active effort and romantic pursuit.
📝 Example Sentences
La conquistó con su sentido del humor.
He won her over with his sense of humor.
No es fácil conquistar su corazón.
It's not easy to win his/her heart.