Example sentences for: conquistadores

How can you use “conquistadores” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • In 1511 Diego de Velázquez sailed from neighboring Hispaniola with some 300 conquistadores (conquerors).

  • It was brought to New Spain by the Spanish conquistadores, where it continued to be identified as the language of the poor, the uneducated, and also the criminal class.

  • Ruthless, avaricious conquistadores extracted and sent back incalculable riches of silver and gold.

  • In the main square is a striking bust of Hatuey, the brave Indian leader who resisted early conquistadores until he was caught by the Spanish and burned at the stake.

  • Legend has it that the Indians dumped their jewels into the water rather than surrender them to Spanish conquistadores.


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