Meaning
conquest, seizure, capture
- attainment, achievement, breakthrough, gain
- catch (A find, in particular a boyfriend or girlfriend or prospective spouse)
In a sentence
La vittoria è stata una grande conquista per noi.
The win was a great achievement for us.
Hai visto la sua nuova conquista al bar?
Did you see his new catch at the bar?
La città non fu una conquista facile.
The city was not an easy conquest.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| conquista | feminine · singular |
| conquiste | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use conquista for a hard-won result; for a single success, successo or risultato is often more natural.
- In romance, una conquista is informal and can sound objectifying; partner or ragazzo/a is usually safer.
- Common with di: la conquista del potere, della libertà, di un titolo.