persuadir
“persuadir” means “to persuade” in Spanish (convincing someone to believe or do something).
to persuade
Also: to talk into
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Intenté persuadir a mi padre de que comprara un coche nuevo.
B1I tried to persuade my father to buy a new car.
Sus argumentos lograron persuadir a la audiencia.
B2His arguments managed to persuade the audience.
No me dejes persuadirte de algo que no quieres hacer.
C1Don't let me talk you into something you don't want to do.
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Imperfect Subjunctive
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How do you say 'I persuaded him' in Spanish?
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From the Latin word 'persuadere', which combines 'per-' (meaning thoroughly) and 'suadere' (meaning to advise or urge). It literally means to advise someone until they are fully convinced.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'persuadir' more formal than 'convencer'?
Yes, 'persuadir' sounds a bit more intellectual or formal. In everyday conversation, people use 'convencer' much more often.
What is the opposite of 'persuadir'?
The most direct opposite is 'disuadir', which means to talk someone out of doing something.
Does it change spelling in the present tense?
No, it is a perfectly regular -ir verb. The stem 'persuad-' stays the same.