convicción
“convicción” means “conviction” in Spanish (a firm belief or certainty).
conviction
Also: certainty, belief
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Tengo la convicción de que todo saldrá bien.
A2I have the conviction that everything will turn out well.
Ella habla con mucha convicción sobre sus proyectos.
B1She speaks with a lot of conviction about her projects.
Sus convicciones políticas son muy fuertes.
B2His political convictions are very strong.
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Quick Quiz: convicción
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How do you say 'I have the conviction that...' in Spanish?
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From Latin 'convictio', which comes from 'convincere'. It literally means to 'conquer' or 'overcome' someone's doubts with proof.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'convicción' different from 'creencia'?
Yes. A 'creencia' is just a belief (like 'I believe it might rain'), while a 'convicción' is much stronger and usually implies a deep personal commitment or total certainty.
Do I always need 'de' after 'convicción'?
Only if you are following it with an action or a full thought (e.g., 'convicción de que...'). If you just say 'He has conviction,' you don't need it: 'Él tiene convicción'.
Is 'convicción' ever used for a legal 'conviction' in court?
No. In Spanish, a legal conviction (being found guilty) is called a 'condena'. 'Convicción' only refers to the mental state of being sure.