tentado
/tentado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "tempted" is translated into Spanish as tentado.
tentado is used to describe feeling a strong desire to do something, particularly something that might be unwise or wrong. It is commonly used with the preposition a before an infinitive verb.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, estar tentado a can be replaced with the phrase tener la tentación de.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, tentado must agree in gender with the person who is feeling the temptation. To express the state of being tempted, Spanish speakers often use the reflexive verb sentirse followed by the adjective, such as in sentirse tentado.
How do you pronounce it?
/tentado/
Did you know?
- The word tentado shares a root with the English word 'tentacle', as both come from the Latin 'tentare', meaning 'to touch' or 'try'.
- In some Spanish speaking regions, the verb tentar is used literally to describe the act of feeling the texture of a fabric or the ripeness of a fruit by touching it.
- If a Spanish speaker is 'tempted' by a beautiful sight or a scent, they are more likely to use seducir or atraer than the word tentado.
Examples in context
- Aún estoy tentado a hacerlo.I'm still tempted to do that.This sentence shows how to use tentado to express being tempted to perform an action.Tatoeba #7869927 by Seael, translation #6687963 by CK
- Tom se sintió tentado de decirle la verdad a Mary.Tom was tempted to tell Mary the truth.This sentence demonstrates the use of tentado to describe feeling tempted to tell the truth.Tatoeba #1619299 by Shishir, translation #1040513 by CK
- Estuve tentado de comerme todas las galletas.I was tempted to eat all the cookies.This sentence illustrates using tentado to express the temptation to eat something.Tatoeba #13746053 by mervert1, translation #8392266 by CK
- Siento la tentación de gastar todos mis ahorros en este objeto de lujo.I feel tempted to spend all my savings on this luxury item.
- El gerente siente la tentación de despedir al empleado inmediatamente.The manager feels tempted to fire the employee immediately.
- Tengo ganas de comer una pizza entera yo solo, ¡pero sé que no debería!I'm tempted to eat a whole pizza by myself, but I know I shouldn't!
- Estoy tentado a quedarme en casa viendo películas en lugar de ir al gimnasio.I'm tempted to stay home and watch movies instead of going to the gym.
- Mi hermana siempre está tentada a comer dulces a altas horas de la noche.My sister is always tempted to eat sweets late at night.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are looking at a luxury dessert menu.
- Lucía¡Mira ese pastel, Javier! Estoy tentada.Look at that cake, Javier! I am tempted.
- JavierYo también me siento tentado, Lucía.I feel tempted too, Lucía.
- Lucía¿Deberíamos pedirlo para compartir?Should we order it to share?
- JavierSí, vamos a disfrutarlo.Yes, let's enjoy it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
