Spanish Conversation · Level 105
60 words
Spanish word
atracción
Pronunciation
IPA/atɾakˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounattraction
Example
Esta ciudad tiene muchas atracciones interesantes.
This city has many interesting attractions.
More examples
En el parque, la atracción más popular es la noria.
In the park, the most popular attraction is the Ferris wheel.
Core concept
A place or event that draws visitors as a point of tourist interest.
Common phrases
atracción turística
tourist attraction
atracción principal
main attraction
atracción de feria
fairground ride
Similar words
atractivo: Quality or feature that attracts attention or makes something appealing.
evento: Planned public gathering such as a festival, concert, or fair.
exposición: Public showing of artworks or items organized for people to view.
sitio: Specific location that is worth visiting for its interest or value.
Definition in Spanish
Sitio, objeto o actividad que por su interés atrae visitantes y funciona como punto de interés turístico o de ocio.
Word origin
From the verb atraer (to attract), from Latin ad- + trahere 'to pull', with atracción formed as the noun meaning something that pulls or draws people.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish, atracciones (plural) often refers to amusement-park rides, while atracción alone commonly names a tourist sight or exhibition.
Other meanings
- charmnoun
- ridenoun
Opposites
- repulsiónrepulsionnoun
- desinterésindifferencenoun