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    Convicciones (en. Convictions)

    /kon-bik-'θjones/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Beliefs or principles that are held to be true and that guide behavior.
    His religious convictions are very important to him.
    Sus convicciones religiosas son muy importantes para él.
    The certainty in one’s own beliefs or ideas.
    His political convictions led him to act in defense of his ideals.
    Sus convicciones políticas lo llevaron a actuar en defensa de sus ideales.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'convictio', meaning conviction or certainty.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have convictions
    To hold firm beliefs about a specific topic.
    tener convicciones
    to defend one’s convictions
    To fight or argue in favor of one’s own beliefs.
    defender las convicciones
    deep convictions
    Beliefs that are fundamentally important to a person.
    convicciones profundas

    Related Words

    convinced
    One who has firm convictions.
    convencido
    conventionalism
    Adherence to traditional customs or ideas.
    convencionalismo
    conviction
    State of being convinced, firmness of ideas.
    convicción

    Slang Meanings

    Deeply rooted idea or belief.
    That is his conviction and he will not change it for anything.
    Esa es su convicción y no la va a cambiar por nada.
    To have firmness of character regarding an opinion.
    He is well-known for his unyielding convictions.
    Es muy conocido por sus convicciones inquebrantables.