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tantalizar — meaning in English

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English meaning

tantalize verb To tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.

Senses

tantalizar is used for these senses in English:

tantalize To tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach.
tantalize To bait (someone) by showing something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.

tantalize — full definition

verb To tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.
verb To be teased by something desirable that is kept out of reach.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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