Persuadido (en. Persuaded)
/peɾswaˈðiðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Someone who has been convinced of something.
He was convinced that his decision was the right one.
Estaba persuadido de que su decisión era la correcta.
Someone who has a strong belief in something.
He is a man convinced of the importance of education.
Es un hombre persuadido de la importancia de la educación.
Someone who has changed their mind after a discussion.
In the end, he was persuaded by his friend's arguments.
Finalmente, se mostró persuadido por los argumentos de su amigo.
Etymology
From Latin 'persuadere', which means 'to convince'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be convinced
to have certainty or conviction about something.
estar persuadido
convinced of his innocence
convinced that someone is innocent.
persuadido de su inocencia
persuaded by reason
convinced thanks to logical arguments.
persuadido por la razón
Related Words
persuasion
act of convincing or inducing someone to adopt a belief.
persuasión
persuasive
someone who has the capacity to convince.
persuasivo
Slang Meanings
To be sure of something.
I am convinced that it will rain today.
Estoy persuadido de que hoy lloverá.
To firmly believe in an idea.
He is convinced that his theory is the best.
Él está persuadido de que su teoría es la mejor.