Convencer
Example: Intento convencer a mis amigos para ir al cine mañana.
Definition
"Convencer" means to persuade someone to believe or do something by presenting reasons or arguments. It involves influencing someone's thoughts or decisions, as in the example phrase: 'I try to convince my friends to go to the movies tomorrow.'
Etymology
The verb "convencer" comes from the Latin 'convincere,' which means 'to overcome' or 'to prove.' It combines 'con-' (together) and 'vincere' (to conquer). Did you know? The root 'vincere' is also where the English word 'victory' originates.
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"Convencer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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