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“Convencer” (to convince) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Convencer”

The Present Tense of convencer is used to express actions or states that are happening now or that occur habitually. For example, Ella te convence de que es la mejor opción. (She convinces you that it is the best option.)

This verb belongs to the -cer to -zca spelling-changing conjugation type, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘zc’ before the vowel endings in some forms.

How to Use Convencer in the Present Tense

Convencer generally means to persuade or convince someone, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To persuade or convince: For example, Yo convenzo a mi hermano de ir al cine conmigo. (I convince my brother to go to the movies with me.)

To make someone believe: For example, Ella no me convence con sus excusas. (She doesn’t convince me with her excuses.)

To satisfy or meet expectations (colloquial): For example, Este restaurante no me convence, la comida no está buena. (This restaurant doesn’t convince me, the food isn’t good.)

To be convinced of something (reflexive): For example, Me convenzo de que debo estudiar más. (I convince myself that I must study more.)

To win someone over (colloquial): For example, ¿Cómo convences a tu novia para que te deje salir con tus amigos? (How do you convince your girlfriend to let you go out with your friends?)

Real Life Examples of Convencer in the Present Tense

Cada vez que convenzo a mis amigos de ir a un nuevo restaurante, ellos quedan encantados. (Whenever I convince my friends to try a new restaurant, they end up delighted.)

Mi jefe siempre convence al equipo de que podemos lograr nuestras metas ambiciosas. (My boss always convinces the team that we can achieve our ambitious goals.)

Los políticos convencen a los votantes con promesas que a menudo no cumplen. (Politicians convince voters with promises they often don’t keep.)

Cuando convencemos a nuestros hijos de comer sano, les estamos dando un regalo para toda la vida. (When we convince our children to eat healthy, we’re giving them a gift for life.)

¿Cómo convences a tus compañeros de trabajo de que tu idea es la mejor? (How do you convince your coworkers that your idea is the best?)

Los vendedores experimentados convencen a los clientes de comprar con argumentos convincentes. (Experienced salespeople convince customers to buy with persuasive arguments.)

Los activistas convencen a la gente de unirse a su causa con pasión y datos sólidos. (Activists convince people to join their cause with passion and solid data.)

Cuando viajamos, los guías turísticos convencen a los visitantes de probar la comida local. (When we travel, tour guides convince visitors to try the local cuisine.)

En las redes sociales, los influencers convencen a sus seguidores de comprar ciertos productos. (On social media, influencers convince their followers to buy certain products.)

Los profesores convencen a los estudiantes de que el aprendizaje es divertido y gratificante. (Teachers convince students that learning is fun and rewarding.)

En la familia, los padres convencen a los hijos de seguir buenos hábitos y valores. (In the family, parents convince their children to follow good habits and values.)

Los entrenadores convencen a los atletas de que pueden superar sus límites con dedicación. (Coaches convince athletes that they can push past their limits with dedication.)

Los líderes comunitarios convencen a los residentes de participar en proyectos que benefician a todos. (Community leaders convince residents to participate in projects that benefit everyone.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Convencer (to convince) in the Present Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.