atractiva
“atractiva” means “attractive” in Spanish (physically appealing).
attractive, appealing
Also: charming, good-looking
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La nueva profesora es muy atractiva y carismática.
A1The new teacher is very attractive and charismatic.
Esa oferta de trabajo suena muy atractiva para mí.
A2That job offer sounds very appealing to me.
Compramos la casa porque la zona era muy atractiva para familias.
B1We bought the house because the area was very appealing for families.
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The word comes from the Latin verb *attrahere*, which literally meant 'to pull toward' or 'to draw close.' The Spanish word keeps this idea: something that is 'atractiva' is pulling your attention and interest.
First recorded: 15th century
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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).