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    Convencimiento (en. Conviction)

    /konβenθi.miento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A firm belief or opinion held by a person.
    His conviction about the importance of education led him to become a teacher.
    Su convencimiento sobre la importancia de la educación lo llevó a ser profesor.
    Conviction that one has about something.
    The conviction that they could win the match gave them confidence.
    El convencimiento de que pueden ganar el partido les dio confianza.
    Certainty felt regarding a topic.
    The conviction in front of the jury was evident.
    El convencimiento ante el jurado era evidente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'convincimentum', which refers to convincing or demonstrating.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have conviction
    To be sure or firm in a belief or decision.
    tener convencimiento
    to lose conviction
    To doubt something that was previously steadfast.
    perder el convencimiento
    personal conviction
    Beliefs or ideas that a person individually adopts.
    convencimiento personal

    Related Words

    to convince
    To induce someone to accept an idea or belief.
    convencer
    conviction
    To have firmness in one's own ideas or beliefs.
    convicción
    persuasion
    The action of convincing or inducing someone to adopt a point of view.
    persuasión

    Slang Meanings

    Intense persuasion, sometimes used in informal contexts.
    His conviction in the discussion was almost fanatical.
    Su convencimiento en la discusión fue casi fanático.
    Firmness in opinion, often with connotations of rigidity.
    His conviction made it a tough debate.
    Su convencimiento lo convirtió en un debate difícil.