convenció
kohn-ben-SYOH
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Ella me convenció de ir al cine.
A2She convinced me to go to the movies.
Su explicación no convenció al jefe.
B1His explanation didn't convince the boss.
Usted me convenció con su honestidad.
B1You (formal) convinced me with your honesty.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'A' with People
When you convince a person, you must put the word 'a' before their name or the person word. Example: 'Convenció a María'.
The 'De' Connection
In Spanish, we usually say 'convencer de' (convince OF) when adding the action that follows. Example: 'Me convenció de comprarlo'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing Accent Mark
Mistake: "convencio"
Correction: convenció
⭐ Usage Tips
Showing Skepticism
You can use 'No me convenció' to mean 'I didn't really like it' or 'I wasn't impressed,' even if nobody was trying to persuade you.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: convenció
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'He convinced me' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'convenció' mean the same as 'persuadió'?
Almost! 'Convenció' usually relies more on logic and facts, while 'persuadió' often implies using feelings or cleverness, but in daily life, they are interchangeable.
Is this word formal or informal?
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business meeting without any problem.