Spanish word

convencer

Pronunciation

IPA/kombenˈθeɾ/

Meaning

  • verbpersuade

Example

No puedo convencer a mi amigo.

I can't persuade my friend.

Illustration for convencer (persuade)

More examples

Ella me convenció de probar la receta.

She persuaded me to try the recipe.

Core concept

A person giving clear reasons and evidence to another person.

Common phrases

  • lograr convencer a alguien

    succeed in persuading someone

  • convencer a alguien de algo

    persuade someone of something

  • no poder convencer a alguien

    be unable to persuade someone

Similar words

persuadir: Uses words and reasoning to get someone to accept an idea or alter a decision.
influir: Exerts an indirect influence on someone's judgments or attitudes through actions or circumstances.
sugerir: Offers a suggestion or piece of advice for someone to consider.
argumentar: Puts forward reasons and grounds that support and justify an opinion.

Definition in Spanish

Lograr que alguien adopte una idea, opinión o conducta mediante argumentos, razones o pruebas.

Word origin

Derives from Latin convincere 'conquer completely', from con- 'completely' + vincere 'to conquer', and it now means overcoming objections to make someone accept an idea.

Usage tips

  • The verb is transitive and normally takes the personal a for the person persuaded (convencer a alguien), and it commonly uses de + noun or de que + clause to state what is being accepted.

Other meanings

  • win oververb
  • convinceverb

Opposites

  • disuadirdissuadeverb
  • desengañardisabuseverb

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