Tentaciones (en. Temptations)

/ten.taˈθjo.nes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Impulses or desires that attract one to do something that might be morally wrong.

The temptations of modern life can be hard to resist.

Las tentaciones de la vida moderna pueden ser difíciles de resistir.

Proposals that may be appealing but involve a risk.

The temptations of consumerism are everywhere.

Las tentaciones del consumismo están en todas partes.

Anything that incites desire or attraction.

I felt tempted by sweets while I was on a diet.

Sentía tentaciones por los dulces mientras estaba a dieta.

Situations that test a person's willpower.

Temptations can be an obstacle on the path to success.

Las tentaciones pueden ser un obstáculo en el camino hacia el éxito.

The term comes from the Latin 'temptatio', which means 'test' or 'attempt'.

to fall into temptation

To act according to an impulse or desire that is considered inappropriate.

caer en la tentación

to fight against temptations

To strive to resist negative desires or impulses.

luchar contra las tentaciones

to succumb to temptations

To give in to a desire or impulse, often with negative consequences.

sucumbir a las tentaciones

tentative

That is an attempt or a test.

tentativo

attempt

The action of trying to do something.

tentativa

tempting

That provokes or incites temptation.

tentador

Irresistible desire for something forbidden.

Be careful, that is a very strong temptation.

Ten cuidado, esa es una tentación muy fuerte.

A situation that invites one to do something foolish.

This party is a temptation, I can't resist.

Esta fiesta es una tentación, no puedo resistir.