cortes

/'kɔ:tes/
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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Hernán Cortés: A Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire and brought large portions of what is now mainland Mexico under the rule of the King of Castile in the early 16th century.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Hernán Cortés landed on the coast of Mexico in 1519.
    • The history of Cortés and the Aztecs is a pivotal chapter in the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
Advanced Usage
  • "Cortesian" (adj): Pertaining to Hernán Cortés or his actions.
    • The Cortesian conquest had profound and lasting consequences.
Variants and Related Words
  • Conquistador (n): A Spanish conqueror of the Americas, of which Cortés is a primary example.
  • Moctezuma II (n): The Aztec emperor at the time of Cortés's arrival.
Synonyms
  • Conqueror: A person who conquers a place or people.
  • Explorer: A person who explores an unfamiliar area.
Notes on Different Meanings
  • Important Distinction: The word "Cortes" (capitalized) almost exclusively refers to the historical figure Hernán Cortés in English. It should not be confused with the unrelated Spanish/Portuguese term "cortes" (lowercase), which refers to a legislative assembly.
Noun
  1. Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)

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