Definitions

1. noun

A person who explores or discovers something new; especially an explorer or navigator

“Hernán Cortés was a famous conquistador who explored the Aztec Empire.”

2. noun

A type of sweet, preserved fruit, especially a cherry or a plum

“The store sells cortez, a variety of dried plums.”

3. proper noun

A surname of Spanish origin, referring to a person or a place

“The city of Cortez is a popular tourist destination in Colorado.”