convencer
to convince
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/kõvẽˈseɾ/
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Cultural Note
Convencer is the everyday Portuguese word for 'to convince' and is far more common than 'persuadir.' The reflexive form 'convencer-se' means to become convinced or to realize something. The adjective 'convencido/a' means conceited or full of oneself, a notable semantic shift.
📝 Example Sentences
Tens de me convencer de que mudaste.
You have to convince me that you've changed.
Ela convenceu-me a ficar.
She convinced me to stay.
Não me consegues convencer com palavras bonitas.
You can't convince me with pretty words.