seducir
“seducir” means “to seduce” in Spanish (to attract someone romantically or sexually).
to seduce
Also: to charm, to tempt
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Ella sabe cómo seducir con su mirada.
A2She knows how to seduce with her look.
El actor sedujo al público con su carisma.
B1The actor charmed the audience with his charisma.
Me sedujo la idea de viajar por todo el mundo.
B2I was tempted by the idea of traveling all over the world.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How do you say 'I seduce' in Spanish?
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From the Latin word 'seducere', which combines 'se-' (aside) and 'ducere' (to lead). It literally means 'to lead someone aside'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'seducir' a 'dirty' word?
Not necessarily. While it can imply sexual attraction, it's frequently used in advertising, politics, and daily life to describe anything that is very appealing or persuasive.
Is it conjugated like 'conducir'?
Yes! All Spanish verbs ending in -ducir (like conducir, producir, and traducir) follow the same irregular patterns in the present 'yo' form and the preterite past tense.
What's the difference between 'atraer' and 'seducir'?
'Atraer' is a general word for 'to attract' (like a magnet or a pretty flower). 'Seducir' is more active and intentional, often implying that someone is trying to win someone else over.