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atractiva

ah-trahk-TEE-vah

adjectivefA1
attractive?physically appealing,appealing?generally interesting or desirable
Also:charming?personality or manner,good-looking?appearance

📝 In Action

La nueva profesora es muy atractiva y carismática.

A1

The new teacher is very attractive and charismatic.

Esa oferta de trabajo suena muy atractiva para mí.

A2

That job offer sounds very appealing to me.

Compramos la casa porque la zona era muy atractiva para familias.

B1

We bought the house because the area was very appealing for families.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • persona atractiva – attractive person
  • idea atractiva – appealing idea

💡 Grammar Points

Adjective Agreement

Since 'atractiva' ends in -a, it is the feminine form. You must use it only when describing a feminine person or a feminine noun (like 'la casa' or 'la idea').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing Genders

Mistake: "La ciudad es atractivo."

Correction: La ciudad es atractiva. (The word 'ciudad' is feminine, so the adjective must also be feminine.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Beyond Looks

While often used for physical appeal, 'atractiva' is very versatile. It can describe a charming personality, a good opportunity, or a captivating idea.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: atractiva

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'atractiva'?

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Word Family

atractivo(attractive (masculine)) - adjective
atraer(to attract) - verb
atracción(attraction) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'atractiva' and 'atractivo'?

They mean the exact same thing (attractive/appealing). The difference is gender: 'atractiva' is used only for feminine nouns (like 'mujer' or 'oportunidad'), and 'atractivo' is used only for masculine nouns (like 'hombre' or 'paquete').

Can I use 'atractiva' to describe an object, not just a person?

Absolutely! It's very common to use it for things like 'una idea atractiva' (an appealing idea), 'una casa atractiva' (an attractive house), or 'una propuesta atractiva' (an appealing proposal).