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seduzir

[sə-du-ˈzir]
verb
to seduce
1. to attract or tempt someone, especially in a romantic or sexual manner
He tried to seduce her with compliments.
Ele tentou seduzi-la com elogios.
2. to entice or attract someone to do something
The delicious aroma seduced me into buying the cake.
O aroma delicioso me seduziu a comprar o bolo.
3. to persuade someone to abandon their principles or loyalty
The offer seduced him away from his original plan.
A oferta o seduziu a abandonar seu plano original.
NYC Slang
to charm someone / to smooth-talk
Synonyms
atrairencantarfascinartentarpersuadirconquistar
Antonyms
repelirafastardesgostar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
seduzir
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
seduzir
common in casual and formal contexts
São Paulo
seduzir
standard usage in business and social contexts
Portugal
seduzir
standard usage, may emphasize charm and elegance

Related Idioms & Phrases

seduzir com palavras - to seduce with words
seduzir os sentidos - to seduce the senses
deixar-se seduzir - to let oneself be seduced
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