kumbensido
kumbensído with stress marks
convinced
Usage Note
Kumbensido is from Spanish convencido and describes a person who has been persuaded or who holds a firm belief. It is common in debates, negotiations, and everyday disagreements — hindi ako kumbensido is a very natural expression when pushing back on an argument.
Examples
" Hindi ako kumbensido. "
Natural Translation
I'm not convinced.
Literal Translation
Not I convinced.
" Hindi pa rin ako kumbensido sa kanyang paliwanag. "
Natural Translation
I'm still not convinced by his/her explanation.
Literal Translation
Not yet also I convinced by-the his/her explanation.
" Kahit pinaliwanag niya nang paulit-ulit ang kanyang plano, hindi pa rin kumbensido ang mga namumuhunan na ito ay kikita. "
Natural Translation
Even though he explained his plan over and over, the investors are still not convinced that it will make a profit.
Literal Translation
Even-if explained he repeatedly the his plan, not still convinced the investors that it will profit.
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