Para conquistar a Ángela...

Question

I know what this means, as I have read elsewhere that "to conquer" in this sense means "to win over" or "to attract", but to conquer out of context is a bit middle ages! Is this still used in Spain "by the youth" or have any other phrases replaced it?
Thanks

Inma Sánchez · Answer

Hola Paul,
I wouldn't say "conquistar" in this context (to win over/attract) is too old fashion. It may not be the first option for a teenager to use, but in this case it is not about teenagers; we have to assume the people in the story are a bit older... 
A different way to say this would be something like:
Tengo que ganarme a Ángela.
or
 Tengo que hacer que Ángela se fije en mí.
or 
Tengo que seducir a Ángela.
with the same meaning as "conquistar a alguien". 
Saludos,
Inma

Ced Daglish · Answer

Inma,Please see this link on whether gripe or gripa is used, it may interest you.https://www.eluniverso.com/vida/2018/06/25/nota/6829124/que-es-correcto-gripe-o-gripa

Judith White · Answer

I think it's being used as a very tongue in cheek (ironic, flippant, cheeky) thought to add flavor to the character of Roberto.