persuadir
to persuade
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/peɾsuaˈðiɾ/
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Cultural Note
Persuadir is a more formal and literary word than 'convencer' in everyday speech. While both mean to persuade, 'convencer' is far more common in daily conversation. 'Persuadir' appears more in written Spanish, journalism, and academic contexts. The adjective 'persuasivo/a' is widely used.
📝 Example Sentences
Logró persuadirla de que cambiara de opinión.
He managed to persuade her to change her mind.
Es muy difícil persuadir a alguien testarudo.
It's very difficult to persuade a stubborn person.
No te dejes persuadir tan fácilmente.
Don't let yourself be persuaded so easily.