Also means
to convince
Usage Note
Persuadir typically takes an indirect object plus de or para followed by an infinitive: lo persuadí de que viniera (I persuaded him to come). It is slightly more formal than convencer; in casual speech convencer is more common. The reflexive persuadirse means to become convinced.
Examples
"Logré persuadirla de que aceptara el trabajo."
Natural Translation
I managed to persuade her to accept the job.

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