Spanish word

seducción

Pronunciation

IPA/seðukˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounseduction

Example

La seducción lo llevó a tomar una mala decisión.

The seduction led him to make a bad decision.

Illustration for seducción (seduction)

More examples

No cedió a la seducción y mantuvo distancia.

He did not give in to seduction and kept his distance.

Core concept

An attractive influence that draws and persuades others.

Common phrases

  • tácticas de seducción

    seduction tactics

  • frases de seducción

    pick-up lines

  • mirada de seducción

    seductive look

Similar words

encanto: Pleasant charm or charisma that makes someone likable or delightful.
atracción: A natural pull or magnetism that draws a person toward someone or something.
persuasión: Use of words or arguments to convince others and alter their opinions or actions.
coqueteo: Light, playful gestures or remarks that signal romantic interest.

Definition in Spanish

Efecto o cualidad por la cual una persona atrae y convence a otras mediante palabras, gestos o apariencia.

Word origin

The word comes from Latin seductio (from the verb seducere, formed from se- 'apart' + ducere 'to lead'), originally meaning 'to lead aside' and later used for drawing someone's will or affection.

Usage tips

  • Seducción often implies intent or a romantic or sexual nuance, so atractivo or encanto are preferable when describing neutral attractiveness.

Other meanings

  • allurenoun
  • sex appealnoun
  • wooingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • seducirseduceverb
  • seducidoseducedadjective

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