HyperDic: cortez

English > 1 sense of the word Cortez:
NOUNperson Cortez, Cortes, Hernando Cortes, Hernando Cortez, Hernan Cortes, Hernan CortezSpanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
Cortez > pronunciation
Soundskaorteh'z
Rhymesas / As / AS ... Velazquez: 14 rhymes with ehz...
English > Cortez: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningSpanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547).
SynonymsCortes, Hernando Cortes, Hernando Cortez, Hernan Cortes, Hernan Cortez
Instance ofconquistadorAn adventurer (especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century)
SpanishHernan Cortes
CatalanCortez

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