What is the Spanish word for "tempt"?

Learn how to say "tempt" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

tempt

Spanish

tentar

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Alternative translations of "tempt"

atraer
seducir
incitar
provocar

Examples of how to use "tempt" in Spanish

English
That piece of cake is tempting me.
Spanish
Ese pedazo de pastel me está tentando.
English
This cake tempts me every afternoon.
Spanish
Este pastel me tienta cada tarde.
English
The ad tempted him to buy it.
Spanish
El anuncio lo tentó a comprarlo.
English
She is tempting fate with that decision.
Spanish
Ella está jugando con el destino con esa decisión.
English
They have tempted us before with offers.
Spanish
Nos han tentado antes con ofertas.

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