tempt(
tehmpt
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to entice)
a. tentar
Finding herself alone in the kitchen, Ana was tempted to eat all the cookies.Encontrándose sola en la cocina, Ana estuvo tentada a comerse todas las galletas.
b. seducir
The description of pristine beaches and warm weather tempted Henry to move to Spain.La descripción de playas prístinas y tiempo caluroso sedujo a Henry a mudarse a España.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Are you hungry? What could I tempt you with?¿Tienes hambre? ¿Que te podría ofrecer?
May I tempt you away from your computer for a second?¿Te puedo convencer de que dejes un ratito la computadora?
2. (religious)
a. tentar
The devil tempted David to go speak to Bathsheba.El diablo tentó a David a ir a hablar con Betsabé.
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