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convencido

/kohm-behn-SEE-doh/

convinced

A young person standing very straight, smiling confidently, with their arms crossed, looking determined and sure about a decision.

When you are convencido (convinced), you feel certain about your decision.

convencido(Adjective)

mA2

convinced

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sure about something

,

certain

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having no doubt

Also:

sure

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informal synonym

📝 In Action

Ella está convencida de que ganaremos el partido.

A2

She is convinced that we will win the game.

Los científicos están convencidos de la importancia de este descubrimiento.

B1

The scientists are certain of the importance of this discovery.

¿Estás convencido de tu decisión?

A2

Are you sure about your decision?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • dudoso (doubtful)
  • indeciso (undecided)

Common Collocations

  • estar convencido de – to be convinced of/about
  • parecer convencido – to seem convinced

💡 Grammar Points

Agreement is Key

As an adjective, 'convencido' must change its ending to match the person or thing it describes: 'convencido' (masculine singular), 'convencida' (feminine singular), 'convencidos' (masculine plural), 'convencidas' (feminine plural).

Using 'de'

You almost always follow 'convencido' with the word 'de' (of/about) before stating what you are convinced about: 'Estoy convencido de que...' (I am convinced that...).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting Gender

Mistake: "La jefa está convencido."

Correction: La jefa está convencida. (The boss is feminine, so the adjective must end in -a.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Expressing Certainty

'Estoy convencido' is a strong way to express certainty, stronger than just 'estoy seguro' (I am sure).

Two cartoon characters shaking hands firmly. One character looks satisfied and the other looks convinced and happy, showing a completed agreement.

As a past participle, convencido is used to form perfect tenses, meaning the action of convincing is completed.

convencido(Past Participle)

B1

convinced

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used after 'haber' to form perfect tenses

Also:

persuaded

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in the verbal sense

📝 In Action

Hemos convencido a la audiencia con nuestros datos.

B1

We have convinced the audience with our data.

No me habías convencido la última vez.

B2

You hadn't convinced me last time.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • ha convencido – he/she has convinced
  • habían convencido – they had convinced

💡 Grammar Points

Forming Compound Tenses

When 'convencido' is used as a Past Participle, it always pairs with a form of the helper verb 'haber' (to have) to describe actions completed in the past. In this use, the ending -o never changes.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing Verbal and Adjectival Use

Mistake: "Hemos convencida a la gente. (Incorrect agreement with 'haber'.)"

Correction: Hemos convencido a la gente. (When used with 'haber', the participle always stays 'convencido', regardless of who or what was convinced.)

⭐ Usage Tips

The Root Verb

This form comes from the verb 'convencer' (to convince). Understanding the root verb helps you know when to use this form versus the adjectival form.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: convencido

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'convencido' as an adjective?

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Word Family

convencer(to convince) - verb
convencimiento(conviction (the feeling of being convinced)) - noun
convincente(convincing) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'convencido' and 'convincente'?

'Convencido' describes the *state* of being sure (I am convinced). 'Convincente' describes something that *causes* certainty (The argument was convincing).

Does 'convencido' ever change its ending when used with 'haber'?

No. When used with the helper verb 'haber' to form compound tenses (like 'he convencido'), the past participle always stays in the masculine singular form: 'convencido.' It only changes the ending (-a, -os, -as) when it acts as a standalone adjective.