Atraído (en. Attracted)

/atraˈiðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That feels an attraction towards something or someone.
She is attracted to classical music.
Ella está atraída por la música clásica.
That has been physically drawn to a place or a person.
The child feels attracted to bright colors.
El niño se siente atraído por los colores vivos.
That is interesting or seductive.
The novel is attracted by its intriguing plot.
La novela está atraída por su intrigante trama.

Etymology

From the verb atraer, which comes from the Latin 'attrahere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be attracted to
to feel interest or desire towards something or someone.
estar atraído por
attracted by the light
usually refers to insects that approach light.
atraído por la luz
attracted to success
to feel a strong urge to achieve success.
atraído al éxito

Related Words

attract
To capture someone's attention or interest.
atraer
attraction
Force or action that makes something move closer to what attracts it.
atracción
attracted
Past participle of the verb atraer, used as an adjective.
atraído

Slang Meanings

To be very interested in someone.
Carlos is attracted to Sara; he can't stop talking about her.
Carlos está atraído por Sara, no para de hablar de ella.
To feel a strong emotional connection.
I feel attracted to her creative ideas.
Me siento atraído por sus ideas creativas.