atracción
“atracción” means “attraction” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
attraction, charm
Also: lure
📝 In Action
Siento una gran atracción por su manera de pensar.
A2I feel a great attraction to the way she thinks.
La atracción entre los dos personajes era obvia.
B1The attraction between the two characters was obvious.
attraction, ride
Also: feature
📝 In Action
La Torre Eiffel es la principal atracción turística de París.
A2The Eiffel Tower is the main tourist attraction in Paris.
La nueva atracción del parque de diversiones es una montaña rusa gigante.
A2The amusement park's new ride is a giant roller coaster.
attraction
Also: gravitation
📝 In Action
La atracción gravitatoria mantiene a la Luna en órbita alrededor de la Tierra.
B1Gravitational attraction keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth.
Existe una fuerte atracción entre las moléculas de agua.
B2There is a strong attraction between water molecules.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: atracción
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'atracción' in the context of a public feature or event?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the Latin word *attractio*, meaning 'a drawing toward.' It combines *ad-* (to, toward) and *trahere* (to draw or pull).
First recorded: 15th century (Spanish records)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'atracción' only used for romantic feelings?
No. While it is very common for romantic feelings, 'atracción' is used broadly for any type of strong appeal or interest, whether it's for a person's intelligence, a new hobby, or a tourist site.
How is 'atracción' different from 'atractivo'?
'Atracción' is the *feeling* or the *force* (the noun). 'Atractivo' is the *quality* that causes the feeling (the adjective, meaning 'attractive') or the thing itself (the noun, meaning 'appeal' or 'lure').