Tentador

In Spanish, 'tentador' (masculine) or 'tentadora' (feminine) describes something that is tempting, alluring, or enticing. It suggests a strong attraction, often implying a desire to experience something pleasurable or enjoyable, potentially even leading to a transgression of some kind, whether ethical or practical. It can refer to objects, situations, or even people. The inherent implication is that resisting the temptation might be difficult or require considerable willpower. 'Tentador' can be used both literally and figuratively, ranging from describing the smell of fresh bread to the allure of a risky investment opportunity.

Tentador meaning with examples

• El aroma del café recién hecho era tentador por la mañana, especialmente después de una noche fría. Fue difícil resistirse a no tomar otra taza. This was a strong scent which was impossible to ignore. It lured everyone. So refreshing and enjoyable, it filled up the whole house and all of us were happy.
• La oferta de un fin de semana gratis en la playa era tan **tentadora** que decidió aceptarla, a pesar de tener mucho trabajo pendiente. The offer was something she dreamed about and she needed a vacation. It was exciting. She couldn't say no.
• La idea de saltarse la dieta y comer pastel era **tentadora**, pero sabía que se arrepentiría después. This was very difficult. Despite the need to lose weight. She couldn't resist temptation. The delicious sweet smelled so nice that she didn't think of the results.
• Su sonrisa **tentadora** y su encanto natural atraían a todos, haciéndola el centro de atención. Her smiles were charming and seductive. People paid attention to her beauty. The attractive nature of her personality made her the center of attention, always attracting people around her.
• El casino presentaba una **tentadora** promesa de riqueza rápida, aunque sabía que las probabilidades estaban en su contra. This lure of easy money was attractive. But the odds were not in his favor, it was a game of risk that he knew that would probably fail.