convencer
convencer(
kohm
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behn
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sehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to coax)
Estoy tratando de convencer a mi madre que me deje ir al concierto.I'm trying to convince my mother to let me go to the concert.
b. to persuade
Convenceré a mi hermano para que me lleve a salir con él esta noche.I will persuade my brother to take me out with him tonight.
2. (to satisfy)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Me encantó el libro pero el final no me convenció.I loved the book, but the ending wasn't very good.
Decidieron eliminar los camarones del menú porque no parecía convencer a los clientes.They decided to remove shrimp from the menu because customers didn't seem to like them.
convencerse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to convince oneself
Me tengo que convencer que renunciar de este trabajo será bueno para mi salud.I have to convince myself that quitting this job will be good for my health.
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