Convincente (en. Convincing)

/kon-bin-'θen-te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has the ability to convince.
His speech was very convincing and managed to change many people's minds.
Su discurso fue muy convincente y logró cambiar de opinión a muchos.
That is credible and reasonable.
He presented convincing arguments about the importance of recycling.
Presentó argumentos convincentes sobre la importancia del reciclaje.
Effective in persuading others.
The teacher is very convincing when she explains her ideas.
La profesora es muy convincente cuando explica sus ideas.

Etymology

From Latin 'convincens', meaning 'that convinces'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be convincing
To have the ability to convince others.
ser convincente
a convincing argument
A reasoning that is effective and persuasive.
un argumento convincente
a convincing explanation
A clarification that is credible and logical.
una explicación convincente

Related Words

to convince
Making someone accept or believe in something.
convencer
conviction
Firmness of beliefs or opinions.
convicción
persuasion
The action of convincing someone of something.
persuasión

Slang Meanings

An argument that overwhelms.
That argument is overwhelming, very convincing.
Ese argumento es un arrasador, muy convincente.
Something that cannot be refuted.
That idea is irrefutable, very convincing.
Esa idea es irrefutable, muy convincente.