Spanish word

persuadir

Pronunciation

IPA/peɾswaˈðiɾ/

Meaning

  • verbconvince

Example

No puedo persuadir a mi hermano.

I can't convince my brother.

Illustration for persuadir (convince)

More examples

Logró persuadir a varios amigos con buenos argumentos.

He managed to persuade several friends with good arguments.

Core concept

A speaker gradually turning a listener's opinion through argument and emotional appeal.

Common phrases

  • persuadir a alguien

    persuade someone

  • persuadir a alguien de algo

    persuade someone of something

Similar words

convencer: Leads someone to accept an idea through clear reasoning or supporting evidence.
influir: Affects someone's feelings or judgment to produce subtle changes in opinion or behavior.
sugerir: Offers an idea or recommendation gently for someone to consider.
animar: Speaks encouragingly to raise confidence and nudge someone toward action.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer que alguien acepte una propuesta, cambie su juicio o actúe por medio de argumentos, razones o apelaciones afectivas.

Word origin

From Latin persuādēre (per "completely" + suādēre "to urge, advise"), giving the sense of urging someone thoroughly.

Usage tips

  • Persuadir commonly takes a person as object (persuadir a alguien), and when the goal is to prompt action it often appears as persuadir a alguien para que + subjunctive.

Other meanings

  • talk intoverb

Opposites

  • disuadirdissuadeverb

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