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How to Say "seduce" in Spanish

The Spanish word forseduceis atraerB1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB1
verbB1
to persuade or win over
A smiling child is reaching eagerly with wide, delighted eyes toward a brightly colored, appealing spinning top toy, showing desirability.

Examples

Su carisma atrae a mucha gente.

His charisma appeals to many people.

La nueva tienda atrajo a miles de compradores.

The new store lured in thousands of shoppers.

Esa profesión no me atrae en absoluto.

That profession doesn't interest me at all.

Figurative Use

When used figuratively, 'atraer' works like 'gustar' (to like) in reverse. The thing that appeals to you is the one doing the 'attracting.' Example: 'El libro me atrae' (The book attracts me/I'm interested in the book).

Confusing 'Traer' and 'Atraer'

Mistake:Using 'traer' when you mean 'attract interest.'

Correction: 'Traer' means 'to bring.' If you want to talk about appeal or charm, you must use 'atraer.' Example: 'La música atrae a los jóvenes' (The music appeals to young people).

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