entice

[/ɪnˈtaɪs/]

verb

atrair

1. to attract or tempt someone with the promise of something desirable

The advertisement tried to entice customers with a special discount.

O anúncio tentava atrair clientes com um desconto especial.

2. to persuade someone to do something by offering something appealing

The aroma of fresh bread enticed him into the bakery.

O aroma do pão fresco o atraiu para a padaria.

3. to lure or seduce, often with implication of deception or impropriety

She was enticed away from her job with promises of higher pay.

Ela foi atraída para longe de seu emprego com promessas de salário mais alto.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

atrair

most common translation; also used: tentar, seduzir

São Paulo

atrair

standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

atrair

standard usage; colloquially may use 'seduzir'

Portugal

atrair

also uses: seduzir, aliciar (especially in formal contexts)

entice someone away from something

entice someone into doing something

entice someone with something

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