Atracción (en. Attraction)

/atrakˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Physical force that causes two bodies to come closer.
Gravitational attraction is fundamental in physics.
La atracción gravitacional es fundamental en la física.
Interest or desire towards something or someone.
I feel a great attraction to contemporary art.
Siento una gran atracción por el arte contemporáneo.
Entertainment element usually found in amusement parks.
The roller coaster is a popular attraction in the park.
La montaña rusa es una atracción popular en el parque.

Etymology

From Latin 'attractio', which means 'the action of attracting.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have attraction
To feel interest or affinity towards someone or something.
tener atracción
to attract attention
To make someone notice something.
atraer la atención
fatal attraction
Irresistibly strong interest towards someone.
atracción fatal

Related Words

to attract
To provoke something or someone to come closer.
atraer
to captivate
To attract and maintain someone's interest or attention.
cautivar

Slang Meanings

Intense and sudden attraction between two people.
He had an instant attraction to her at the party.
Tuvo una atracción instantánea con ella en la fiesta.
Something that stands out and catches attention in a place.
That store has a special attraction due to its deals.
Esa tienda tiene una atracción especial por sus ofertas.