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Vocabulary Entry
cortez
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A surname of Spanish origin, most notably associated with the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés.
Example Sentences
"Hernán Cortés led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire."
"The Cortés family has a long history in Spanish nobility."
"I read a biography about Cortés and his adventures in the New World."
V
verb
To partake in activities characteristic of Hernán Cortés, such as exploring or conquering; this usage is metaphorical and rarely used.
Example Sentences
"Some might say that he cortésed his way through the business world."
"They cortésed the market by introducing innovative products."
"After the merger, the company cortésed its competitors."