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convinto

convinced

adjective kohn-VEEN-toh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Origin: past participle of convincere

Also means

sure

Usage Note

Convinto is the past participle of convincere used as an adjective, 'convinced, certain'. The fixed phrase essere convinto che takes the subjunctive: sono convinto che sia vero ('I'm sure it's true'). It agrees: convinta, convinti, convinte.

Examples

"Sono convinto di avere ragione."

Natural Translation

I'm convinced I'm right.

Literal Translation

I-am convinced of to-have reason.

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