La convicción
Example: Tengo la convicción de que la verdad es importante.
Definition
"La convicción" refers to a firmly held belief or certainty in the truth or validity of an idea, often based on reasoning or evidence. It describes a strong inner certainty that something is true, as in the phrase, "Tengo la convicción de que la verdad es importante."
Etymology
The word "la convicción" comes from the Latin verb 'convincere,' meaning 'to overcome, conquer, or prove guilty.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to signify a strong belief or certainty, reflecting the idea of being 'conquered' by a firm understanding or proof.
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"La convicción" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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