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to tempt
01
seducir a, incitar a
to make someone do something that seems interesting, despite them knowing it might be wrong or not good for them
Ditransitive: to tempt sb to do sth
Ejemplos
He tried to tempt his friend into joining the adventure by painting an exciting and exaggerated picture of the journey.
Intentó tentar a su amigo para que se uniera a la aventura pintando una imagen emocionante y exagerada del viaje.
The aroma of freshly baked cookies tempted her to break her diet and indulge in a sweet treat.
El aroma de las galletas recién horneadas la tentó a romper su dieta y darse el gusto de un dulce.
02
tentar
to feel the desire to do something
Transitive: to tempt sb
Ejemplos
The urge to splurge on designer shoes tempted her every time she passed by the boutique window.
El impulso de derrochar en zapatos de diseñador la tentaba cada vez que pasaba por el escaparate de la boutique.
The prospect of spending a quiet evening at home with a good book tempted her after a long week.
La perspectiva de pasar una tarde tranquila en casa con un buen libro la tentó después de una larga semana.
03
tentar, seducir
to lure or seduce someone into committing an immoral or unethical action by offering them something desirable
Transitive: to tempt sb
Ejemplos
The con artist tempted unsuspecting victims with promises of quick and easy money.
El estafador tentó a víctimas desprevenidas con promesas de dinero rápido y fácil.
The drug dealer tempted vulnerable teenagers with offers of free drugs.
El traficante de drogas tentó a adolescentes vulnerables con ofertas de drogas gratis.
Árbol Léxico
temptable
tempted
tempter
tempt
