Convencerme (en. Convince me)

/konβenθeɾme/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To get someone to accept an idea or proposal.
He tried to convince me to go to the party.
Intentó convencerme de que fuera a la fiesta.
To provide reasons and arguments to change someone's mind.
He couldn't convince me with his arguments.
No pudo convencerme con sus argumentos.
To persuade a person to make a favorable decision.
She always knows how to convince me of what she wants.
Ella siempre sabe cómo convencerme de lo que quiere.

Etymology

From Latin 'convincere', which means 'to conquer together'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to convince someone
To make someone change their mind.
convencer a alguien
to convince of the truth
To achieve the acceptance of a truth or idea.
convencer de la verdad
there is no way to convince me
Indicates that one cannot change someone's opinion.
no hay manera de convencerme

Related Words

convince
To make someone accept an idea or proposal.
convencer
conviction
Act of convincing.
convencimiento
convinced
A person who has accepted an idea or belief.
convencido

Slang Meanings

To deceive someone into believing something.
You didn't convince me, you just tried to deceive me.
No me convenciste, solo trataste de engañarme.
To persuade in a very convincing way.
That way of speaking is very convincing.
Esa forma de hablar es muy convincente.