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conquistatore

/koŋ.kwi.staˈto.re/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 6,131

Meaning

conqueror

  • a person who conquers a country or people
  • a charmer or seducer who easily wins romantic affection

In a sentence

L'esercito del conquistatore entrò trionfante nella capitale.

The conqueror's army entered the capital in triumph.

Si atteggia a grande conquistatore, ma è solo timido.

He acts like a great ladies' man, but he is just shy.

I territori furono annessi dal nuovo conquistatore.

The territories were annexed by the new conqueror.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
conquistatoremasculine · singular
conquistatorimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • The feminine equivalent is 'conquistatrice'.
  • Can be used figuratively for someone skilled at romantic seduction.

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