Persuasión (en. Persuasion)
/peɾswaˈsjon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Influence exerted over a person's will to adopt a certain stance or take action.
He used his persuasion to get everyone to accept his proposal.
Utilizó su persuasión para que todos aceptaran su propuesta.
Ability to convince others, whether through arguments, reasoning, or emotions.
His persuasion was key in the negotiation with the investors.
Su persuasión fue clave en la negociación con los inversores.
Technique used to induce beliefs or behaviors.
Advertising is a form of persuasion that seeks to motivate consumption.
La publicidad es una forma de persuasión que busca motivar el consumo.
Etymology
Derives from the Latin 'persuasio', which means 'convincement'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
effective persuasion
Ability to convincingly and concretely convince.
persuasión efectiva
art of persuasion
Skill to persuade others in different situations.
arte de la persuasión
persuasion techniques
Methods used to influence others' decisions.
técnicas de persuasión
Related Words
to persuade
Convincing someone of an opinion or decision.
persuadir
to convince
Inducing a person to accept an idea or action.
convencer
to influence
Modifying someone's behavior or decisions through arguments.
influenciar
Slang Meanings
To persuade someone in an informal or humorous way.
I used persuasion in a joking tone, and he ended up agreeing.
Le metí la persuasión en un tono de broma y terminó aceptando.
To convince someone using unconventional strategies.
I used a bit of street persuasion to get them to support my project.
Usé un poco de persuasión de la calle para que apoyaran mi proyecto.