conquistar

Senses

1. 1.

   to conquer, to capture

   to gain control of a territory or place by military force

2. 2.

   to win, to achieve, to earn

   to obtain something desired through effort or merit

3. 3.

   to win over, to charm

   to gain someone's affection, admiration, or romantic interest

4. 4.

   to win, to secure

   to obtain a victory, title, or award in competition

Examples

• "Ele conquistou o coração dela com sua sinceridade."

  He won her heart with his sincerity.

• "O time conquistou o campeonato pela terceira vez consecutiva."

  The team won the championship for the third consecutive time.

• "Ela conquistou uma promoção depois de muito trabalho duro."

  She earned a promotion after a lot of hard work.

Usage

Regular -ar verb. Very common in both literal (military/territorial) and figurative contexts. Common collocations: conquistar confiança (gain trust), conquistar espaço (gain ground/space), conquistar independência (achieve independence). Often used romantically: conquistar alguém (to win someone over, to court someone).