How to Say "enticing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “enticing” is “tentador” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El pastel de chocolate tiene un aspecto muy tentador.
The chocolate cake looks very tempting.
Me hicieron un descuento tan tentador que no pude decir que no.
They gave me such a tempting discount that I couldn't say no.
Viajar por el mundo suena como un plan muy tentador.
Traveling around the world sounds like a very enticing plan.
Changing for Gender
Even though this entry is for 'tentador', remember to change the ending to 'tentadora' if you are describing a feminine word like 'oferta' (offer) or 'comida' (food).
Where to Put the Word
This word usually goes after the thing it is describing, like in 'un postre tentador' (a tempting dessert).
Using 'tentativo' instead
Mistake: “Ese postre es muy tentativo.”
Correction: Ese postre es muy tentador. 'Tentativo' means 'provisional' or 'experimental,' not 'tempting'.
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