/kombinˈθente/
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Translation
convincing
Word origin
The present participle of convencer ('to convince'), from Latin convincere, from con- (intensive) plus vincere ('to conquer, overcome').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- convincere
- English cognates
- convince, convict, victory
Grammar
Masc pluralconvincentes
Examples
argumento .
His argument was very convincing.
.
It does not seem like a convincing excuse to me.
actriz interpretación .
The actress gave a convincing performance.
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You need more convincing evidence.
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She spoke in a clear and convincing way.
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