conquiste

Conquiste is a verb form found in both Spanish and Portuguese, derived from conquistar, meaning to conquer or to win. It appears as a present-subjunctive form and, in certain contexts, as an imperative. The word is closely related to related forms such as conquista (the noun form meaning conquest).

Etymology: Conquistar comes from the Latin conquirere, formed from con- (“together”) and quaerere (“to seek”). Through Iberian Romance languages, the term evolved into the modern forms conquistar and its various inflections, including conquiste in different moods and persons.

Usage in Portuguese: In Portuguese, conquiste is the present subjunctive form (as in que eu conquiste) and also serves as the formal imperative for você (for example, Conquiste!). It is common in motivational or promotional contexts, where it conveys a directive to achieve or attain goals.

Usage in Spanish: In Spanish, conquiste is the third-person singular present subjunctive of conquistar and the formal imperative for usted. It can be used in official or formal addresses, or in clauses that require the subjunctive mood.

Noun and related terms: The corresponding noun is conquista, meaning conquest or achievement. Related nouns include conquistador (conqueror) and conquistabilidad (conquerability), though the exact usage and form vary by language.

See also: conquest, conquista, conquistador.