What does the cryptic crossword clue "The Spanish explorer ultimately disappointed over this quest? (8)" mean?

The definition is "this quest?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EL (abbreviation="The Spanish") + DORA (synonym="explorer") + D (first_letter="disappointed") + O (abbreviation="over") = ELDORADO; definition: "this quest?" The answer is ELDORADO.

The Spanish explorer ultimately disappointed over this quest? (8)

Independent Cryptic #1831 | 27 Across | 2025-03-30 flower

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