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tentar — meaning in English

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English meaning

entice verb To tempt or attract someone by offering something appealing.
tantalize verb To tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.
tempt verb To try to get someone to do something, often something unwise, usually by making it look appealing.

Senses

tentar is used for these senses in English:

set forth (transitive) To present for consideration; to propose.
tantalize To tease (someone) by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach.

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”.

Related Spanish words

acodiciar acudiciar cantusar encantusar encatusar establecer tantalizar