Tentado (en. Tempted)

/tenˈtado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Someone who feels the desire to do something they would normally avoid.

I was tempted to eat the cake despite being on a diet.

Estaba tentado de comer el pastel a pesar de estar a dieta.

One who has been subjected to temptation.

The tempted person was able to resist the pressure.

El tentado fue capaz de resistir la presión.

From the Latin 'temptatus', participle of 'temptare', which means 'to tempt'.

to be tempted

To be in a situation where the urge to act is strong.

ser tentado

to be tempted

To feel a strong desire to do something, usually forbidden or unadvised.

quedar tentado

temptation

To urge someone to do something they should not.

tentación

to tempt

To make someone feel drawn to do something.

tentar

To feel desire for something that cannot be had.

I was tempted to go out with them despite having to study.

Estaba tentado de salir con ellos a pesar de tener que estudiar.

To be on the verge of doing something risky.

I feel tempted to try that new extreme adventure.

Me siento tentado a probar esa nueva aventura extrema.