atracción
/ah-trahk-SYOHN/
attraction
Atracción as personal or emotional appeal.
atracción(noun)
attraction
?personal or emotional appeal
,charm
?quality of allure
lure
?something tempting
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Remember that 'atracción' is always a feminine word, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'a' instead of 'por' or 'hacia'
Mistake: "Tengo atracción a esa persona."
Correction: Tengo atracción por/hacia esa persona. (Use 'por' or 'hacia' to indicate the target of the attraction.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Mutual Attraction
To say two people are attracted to each other, use 'Hay atracción mutua' or 'Existe una atracción recíproca'.
Atracción referring to a place of interest or sight.
atracción(noun)
attraction
?place of interest/sight
,ride
?amusement park feature
feature
?main element of a show/place
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Tourist vs. Ride
If you are talking about a landmark, use 'atracción turística.' If you are talking about a machine you ride, like a roller coaster, use just 'atracción' or 'atracción mecánica'.
Atracción as a physical force or pull.
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Scientific Context
When used scientifically, 'atracción' refers to the physical force that pulls two things together, like planets or magnets.
✏️ 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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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').