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seducción

seduction

noun seh-dook-SYOHN Rare

Origin: From Latin seductionem (a leading astray).

Usage Note

Seducción refers to the act or art of seducing — winning someone over through charm or appeal. It is broader than its English cognate, applying to persuasion in general contexts (advertising, politics) as well as romantic ones. The related verb is seducir, and the agent noun is seductor/seductora.

Examples

"La seducción de su mirada era irresistible."

Natural Translation

The seduction of her gaze was irresistible.

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