English–Spanish

“tempt” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/seðuˈθiɾ/

Example

No te dejes seducir por ofertas falsas.

Don't let yourself be tempted by fake offers.

Illustration for seducir (tempt)

How to say “tempt” in Spanish

“Tempt” in Spanish is seducir.

Persuasive lure that makes someone yield to a proposal or desire.

Full entry for seducir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with seducir

Se dejó seducir por la música del concierto.

He was captivated by the concert's music.

Tips for using seducir

  • English seduce is a direct cognate, but Spanish seducir commonly extends beyond sexual meaning to include marketing and persuasion, so translating it as 'seduce' can be misleading in neutral contexts.

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