atractivo
“atractivo” means “attractive” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
attractive, appealing
Also: charming, eye-catching
📝 In Action
El nuevo actor es muy atractivo y talentoso.
A1The new actor is very attractive and talented.
La oferta de trabajo parecía atractiva, pero el salario era bajo.
A2The job offer seemed appealing, but the salary was low.
Necesitamos un diseño más atractivo para la portada del libro.
B1We need a more appealing design for the book cover.
attraction, appeal
Also: lure, draw
📝 In Action
El principal atractivo turístico de la zona es el volcán.
B1The main tourist attraction of the area is the volcano.
Perdió su atractivo después del escándalo.
B2He lost his appeal after the scandal.
El bajo precio es el mayor atractivo de este producto.
B2The low price is the biggest draw of this product.
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Words that translate to "atractivo" in Spanish:
appealing→attraction→attractive→charming→draw→eye-catching→lure→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: atractivo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'atractivo' as a noun?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *attrahere*, meaning 'to pull toward' or 'to draw to oneself.' The Spanish word literally describes the quality of having the power to pull things (or people) in.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'atractivo' and 'guapo'?
'Atractivo' is broader and can describe people, objects, ideas, or opportunities (like a job). 'Guapo' is generally reserved for describing physical beauty in people, especially referring to facial features, and is often used more informally in Spain.
Can I use 'atractivo' to mean 'magnetic' in a scientific sense?
Not usually. While the root means 'to pull,' for scientific magnetism, you should use 'magnético.' 'Atractivo' is reserved for qualities that draw emotional or visual interest.