Spanish word

seductor

Pronunciation

IPA/seðukˈtoɾ/

Meaning

  • adjectivealluring

Example

Su mirada es seductora.

His gaze is alluring.

Illustration for seductor (alluring)

More examples

Su sonrisa seductora llamó la atención de todos.

His alluring smile drew everyone's attention.

Core concept

Magnetic personal charm.

Common phrases

  • mirada seductora

    alluring gaze

  • sonrisa seductora

    alluring smile

  • voz seductora

    alluring voice

Similar words

encantador: Wins people over with a warm, polite manner and genuinely pleasant demeanor.
atractivo: Attracts interest mainly by good looks or an overall appealing appearance.
carismático: Commands attention through a strong, memorable personality and confident presence.
seductivo: Elicits sexual desire or temptation with an explicitly suggestive, provocative air.

Definition in Spanish

Que atrae a otras personas por su encanto o atractivo y despierta su interés o deseo.

Word origin

From Latin seducere 'lead aside' (se- 'apart' + ducere 'lead'), via Spanish seducir and the suffix -or to express the quality of attracting or enticing.

Usage tips

  • Calling someone eres seductor can sound sexually strong in Spanish, so speakers often soften it with resulta seductor or tiene un aire seductor.

Other meanings

  • seductiveadjective
  • seducernoun

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