Atrae (en. Attracts)

/aˈtɾae/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cause someone or something to come closer or become interested.
The show attracts many people every year.
El espectáculo atrae a muchas personas cada año.
To exert influence so that something is directed towards oneself.
Advertising attracts new customers.
La publicidad atrae nuevos clientes.
To awaken someone's interest or curiosity.
Her personality attracts the attention of others.
Su personalidad atrae la atención de los demás.

Etymology

From the Latin 'attrahere', meaning 'to pull towards oneself'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

attract attention
To make someone pay attention.
atraer la atención
what attracts
Thing or aspect that provokes interest.
lo que atrae

Related Words

attraction
The action of attracting or the force that attracts.
atracción
attractive
Quality of attracting or seducing.
atractivo

Slang Meanings

To attract intensely.
That music attracts a lot of crazy people.
Esa música atrae a un montón de gente loca.
To connect quickly with someone.
From the first day, there was something that attracted them.
Desde el primer día, hubo algo que los atrajo.