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    Convencer (en. Convince)

    /kon.'βen.θer/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make someone change their opinion or act in a certain way.
    He managed to convince his boss to give him a raise.
    Logró convencer a su jefe para que le diera el aumento.
    To demonstrate that something is true or correct.
    The convincing study managed to convince the skeptics.
    El estudio convincente logró convencer a los escépticos.
    To influence someone to accept an idea.
    With his eloquent speaking, he convinced the audience.
    Con su hablar elocuente, convenció a la audiencia.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'convincĕre', meaning 'to conquer together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to convince someone
    To achieve that someone accepts an idea or action.
    convencer a alguien
    to convince of something
    To persuade someone about the truth of a statement.
    convencer de algo
    to be convincing
    To have the ability to persuade effectively.
    ser convincente

    Related Words

    persuasion
    The act of persuading.
    persuasión
    conviction
    The process of convincing.
    convencimiento
    convinced
    One who has been persuaded.
    convencido

    Slang Meanings

    To get into someone's head
    The teacher gets into his students' heads that they must study.
    El profesor logra meter en la cabeza a sus estudiantes que deben estudiar.
    To turn the tables
    With his argumentation, he managed to turn the tables in the debate.
    Con su argumentación, logró dar la vuelta a la tortilla en el debate.