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    Convencerse (en. Convince oneself)

    /kon-ven-ˈθer-se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To form an opinion or belief about something after considering reasons or evidence.
    He was convinced that his plan was the best after listening to his friends' suggestions.
    Se convenció de que su plan era el mejor tras escuchar las sugerencias de sus amigos.
    To accept or admit the truth of something.
    Finally, he was convinced that he needed to change jobs.
    Finalmente, se convenció de que debía cambiar de trabajo.
    To make someone else accept an idea or belief.
    The presentation was so convincing that it managed to persuade all the attendees.
    La presentación fue tan convincente que logró convencer a todos los asistentes.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be convinced of something
    To reach the conclusion or acceptance of an idea.
    convencerse de algo
    it doesn’t convince me
    Expression to indicate that something is not credible or satisfactory.
    no me convence
    to convince someone
    To make another person accept an idea or belief.
    convencer a alguien

    Related Words

    conviction
    Firmness in belief or feeling about something.
    convicción
    persuasion
    The action of convincing.
    convencimiento
    persuasion
    The ability to convince someone.
    persuasión

    Slang Meanings

    To believe wholeheartedly
    I don’t know how he was wholeheartedly convinced of that story.
    No sé cómo se convenció a pie juntillas de esa historia.
    To be just around the corner
    If you keep insisting, they will surely convince you just around the corner.
    Si sigues insistiendo, seguro que te convencen a la vuelta de la esquina.