persuadir Preterite Conjugation
persuadir — to persuade
The preterite of persuadir is regular: persuadí, persuadiste, persuadió, persuadimos, persuadisteis, persuadieron.
persuadir Preterite Forms
When to Use the Preterite
Use the preterite of 'persuadir' to talk about a specific instance in the past when someone was successfully convinced or an attempt to convince was completed. It emphasizes the action as a whole, with a clear beginning and end.
Notes on persuadir in the Preterite
Persuadir is regular in the preterite tense. All endings are standard for a regular -ir verb.
Example Sentences
Mi argumento me persuadió para aceptar la oferta.
My argument persuaded me to accept the offer.
él/ella/usted
Él me persuadió de que era la mejor opción.
He persuaded me that it was the best option.
él/ella/usted
Los vendedores nos persuadieron para comprar el coche.
The salespeople persuaded us to buy the car.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Tú me persuadiste con tus razones.
You persuaded me with your reasons.
tú
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the imperfect instead of preterite: 'Él me persuadía'.
Correct: If you mean a specific time he convinced you, use the preterite: 'Él me persuadió'.
Why: The preterite is for completed actions, while the imperfect describes ongoing or habitual past actions, which doesn't fit a single instance of persuasion.
Mistake: Confusing 'persuadir' with 'pedir' (to ask for): 'Yo pedí que me convenciera'.
Correct: The correct verb is 'persuadir': 'Yo persuadí que me convenciera'. (Though 'convencer' is often more natural here). A better sentence: 'Yo persuadí a mi amigo para que viniera'.
Why: Learners sometimes mix up similar-sounding verbs or use the wrong verb for the intended meaning.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: persuado
The present tense of persuadir (persuado, persuades, persuade, persuadimos, persuadís, persuaden) describes current or habitual attempts to convince.
Imperfect
yo: persuadía
The imperfect of persuadir (persuadía, persuadías, persuadía, persuadíamos, persuadíais, persuadían) describes past attempts to convince or background context.
Future
yo: persuadiré
The future tense of persuadir (persuadiré, persuadirás, persuadirá, persuadiremos, persuadiréis, persuadirán) indicates future attempts to convince.
Conditional
yo: persuadiría
The conditional of persuadir (persuadiría, persuadirías, persuadiría, persuadiríamos, persuadiríais, persuadirían) expresses 'would' persuade.
Present Subjunctive
yo: persuada
The present subjunctive of persuadir (persuada, persuadas, persuada, persuadamos, persuadáis, persuadan) is used after wishes, doubts, and emotions.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: persuadiera
The imperfect subjunctive of persuadir (persuadiera/persuadiera) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: persuade
The imperative of persuadir is mostly regular, with commands like 'persuade' (tú) and 'persuadan' (ustedes).
Negative Imperative
yo: no persuadas
Negative commands for persuadir use the present subjunctive: 'no persuadas' (tú), 'no persuadan' (ustedes).