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"Convince" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "convencer", and "persuade" is a transitive verb which is also often translated as "convencer". Learn more about the difference between "convince" and "persuade" below.
convince(
kuhn
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vihns
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. convencer
I'm sorry, but that argument just does not convince me.Lo siento, pero ese argumento simplemente no me convence.
My friend convinced me to go to a yoga class with her, and I loved it!Mi amiga me convenció de que fuera con ella a una clase de yoga y ¡me encantó!
persuade(
puhr
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swehihd
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
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