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21 getibatu
cautivar, apresar -
22 hechizar
v.1 to cast a spell on.2 to bewitch, to captivate.3 to charm, to bewitch, to cast a spell on, to voodoo.Su delicadeza encanta a Ricardo Her daintiness enchants Richard.* * *1 (embrujar) to bewitch, cast a spell on2 figurado (cautivar) to charm, bewitch* * *verb1) to bewitch2) charm* * *VT1) (=embrujar) to bewitch, cast a spell on2) (=cautivar) to fascinate, charm, enchant* * *verbo transitivoa) brujo to cast a spell on, bewitchb) ( cautivar) to captivate* * *= enchant, weave + magic spell, cast + a (magic) spell, bewitch, entrance.Ex. The article 'The power to enchant: puppets in the public library' describes the construction of a puppet theatre in a public library.Ex. These love boats and the romantic Bahamas will no doubt continue to weave their magic spell.Ex. The player makes choices for his characters (such as whether to fight, cast a magic spell, or run away), and then the enemy takes a turn.Ex. In legend a potion is a concoction used to heal, bewitch or poison people, made by a magician, sorcerer or witch.Ex. Her husband is entranced with a woman who is manic-depressive.* * *verbo transitivoa) brujo to cast a spell on, bewitchb) ( cautivar) to captivate* * *= enchant, weave + magic spell, cast + a (magic) spell, bewitch, entrance.Ex: The article 'The power to enchant: puppets in the public library' describes the construction of a puppet theatre in a public library.
Ex: These love boats and the romantic Bahamas will no doubt continue to weave their magic spell.Ex: The player makes choices for his characters (such as whether to fight, cast a magic spell, or run away), and then the enemy takes a turn.Ex: In legend a potion is a concoction used to heal, bewitch or poison people, made by a magician, sorcerer or witch.Ex: Her husband is entranced with a woman who is manic-depressive.* * *hechizar [A4 ]vt1 «brujo» to cast a spell on, bewitch2 (cautivar) to captivatequedó hechizado por sus encantos he was captivated by her charms, he fell under her spell* * *
Multiple Entries:
hechizar
hechizar algo
hechizar ( conjugate hechizar) verbo transitivo
hechizar verbo transitivo
1 (con magias y maleficios) to cast a spell on
2 fig (encandilar, cautivar) to bewitch, charm
' hechizar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
embrujar
English:
bewitch
- enchant
- spell
* * *hechizar vt1. [echar un maleficio] to cast a spell on2. [encantar] to bewitch, to captivate;hechizó al público con su voz she bewitched o captivated the audience with her wonderful voice* * *v/t figbewitch, captivate* * *hechizar {21} vt1) embrujar: to bewitch2) cautivar: to charm -
23 captivate
'kæptiveit(to charm, fascinate, or hold the attention of: He was captivated by her beauty.) cautivartr['kæptɪveɪt]1 cautivar, fascinarv.• arrebatar v.• captar v.• cautivar v.• encadenar v.• fascinar v.• prendar v.• seducir v.'kæptəveɪt, 'kæptɪveɪttransitive verb cautivar['kæptɪveɪt]VT encantar, cautivar* * *['kæptəveɪt, 'kæptɪveɪt]transitive verb cautivar -
24 cautivo
adj.captive, prisoner.f. & m.captive, prisoner.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: cautivar.* * *► adjetivo1 captive► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 captive* * *(f. - cautiva)noun adj.* * *cautivo, -aADJ SM / F captive* * *- va adjetivo masculino, femenino captive* * *= captive, captive.Nota: Nombre.Ex. Recent legislation and social pressures produced changes in the Animal Welfare Act, including a provision that requires environments that promote the 'psychological well-being' of captive nonhuman primates.Ex. The article is entitled 'Praise the Net and pass the modem: revolutionaries and captives in the information society'.* * *- va adjetivo masculino, femenino captive* * *= captive, captive.Nota: Nombre.Ex: Recent legislation and social pressures produced changes in the Animal Welfare Act, including a provision that requires environments that promote the 'psychological well-being' of captive nonhuman primates.
Ex: The article is entitled 'Praise the Net and pass the modem: revolutionaries and captives in the information society'.* * *captiveestuvo cautivo varios años he was held captive o prisoner for several yearsmasculine, femininecaptive, prisoner* * *
Del verbo cautivar: ( conjugate cautivar)
cautivo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
cautivó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
cautivar
cautivo
cautivar ( conjugate cautivar) verbo transitivo ( atraer) to captivate
cautivo◊ -va adjetivo/ sustantivo masculino, femenino
captive
cautivar verbo transitivo
1 to capture, take prisoner
2 figurado (fascinar) to captivate
cautivo,-a adjetivo & sustantivo masculino y femenino captive
' cautivo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
canto
- cautiva
English:
captivate
- captive
- storm
* * *cautivo, -a♦ adjcaptive♦ nm,fcaptive* * *I adj captiveII m, cautiva f captive;es cautivo a la droga he’s a drug addict* * *cautivo, -va adj & n: captive* * *cautivo adj captive -
25 seducir
v.1 to attract, to charm.2 to seduce, to charm, to tempt, to attract with a bait.María tentó a Ricardo Mary tempted Richard.* * *1 (gen) to seduce2 (persuadir) to tempt, seduce3 (cautivar) to captivate* * *verb* * *1. VT1) [en sentido sexual] to seduce2) (=cautivar) to charm, captivate3) [moralmente] to lead astray2.* * *verbo transitivoa) ( en sentido sexual) to seduceb) (fascinar, cautivar) to captivatec) idea/proposición ( atraer) to attract, tempt* * *= entice, lure, seduce, beguile, charm, tantalise [tantalize, -USA], weave + magic spell, cast + a (magic) spell, catch + Posesivo + fancy.Ex. Were we to allow ourselves to be enticed by it, we should be celebrating our Bicentennial by a return to the pre-Panizzi days in cataloging.Ex. Many librarians are also finding that demonstrations of these automated systems provide tantalizing bait to lure the nonlibrary user to instructional sessions.Ex. The article ' Seducing the reader' describes how US publishers use mailings, special offers, contests, and television and radio promotion to draw readers.Ex. Beguiling as the show is, it perhaps lacks major impact because it has taken elements from lacework and painting in such a way as to avoid the fundamental challenges of both.Ex. We will see the mountains of lobster traps and the charming crooked streets and hazy seascapes that charmed painter Fitzhugh Lane.Ex. He may have wished to tease and tantalize his readers by insoluble problems.Ex. These love boats and the romantic Bahamas will no doubt continue to weave their magic spell.Ex. The player makes choices for his characters (such as whether to fight, cast a magic spell, or run away), and then the enemy takes a turn.Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.* * *verbo transitivoa) ( en sentido sexual) to seduceb) (fascinar, cautivar) to captivatec) idea/proposición ( atraer) to attract, tempt* * *= entice, lure, seduce, beguile, charm, tantalise [tantalize, -USA], weave + magic spell, cast + a (magic) spell, catch + Posesivo + fancy.Ex: Were we to allow ourselves to be enticed by it, we should be celebrating our Bicentennial by a return to the pre-Panizzi days in cataloging.
Ex: Many librarians are also finding that demonstrations of these automated systems provide tantalizing bait to lure the nonlibrary user to instructional sessions.Ex: The article ' Seducing the reader' describes how US publishers use mailings, special offers, contests, and television and radio promotion to draw readers.Ex: Beguiling as the show is, it perhaps lacks major impact because it has taken elements from lacework and painting in such a way as to avoid the fundamental challenges of both.Ex: We will see the mountains of lobster traps and the charming crooked streets and hazy seascapes that charmed painter Fitzhugh Lane.Ex: He may have wished to tease and tantalize his readers by insoluble problems.Ex: These love boats and the romantic Bahamas will no doubt continue to weave their magic spell.Ex: The player makes choices for his characters (such as whether to fight, cast a magic spell, or run away), and then the enemy takes a turn.Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.* * *seducir [I6 ]vt1 (en sentido sexual) to seduce2 (fascinar, cautivar) to captivateseduce a todo el mundo con su encanto she captivates everyone with her charm, she charms everyoneseducido por su mirada captivated o fascinated by the way she looked at himno te dejes seducir por su atractivo y sus palabras don't fall for his good looks and fine words3 «idea/proposición» (atraer) to attract, temptno me seduce nada la idea I don't find the idea at all attractive, the idea doesn't appeal to me at alluna forma de seducir a los inversores a way of attracting investors* * *
seducir ( conjugate seducir) verbo transitivo
seducir verbo transitivo
1 (físicamente) to seduce
2 (tentar, atraer) to tempt: la idea me seduce, the idea is tempting
3 (arrastrar, embaucar) to take in: no te dejes seducir por su palabrería, don't let yourself be taken in by all his talk
' seducir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ligar
- tentar
English:
captivate
- entice
- seduce
- beguile
* * *seducir vt1. [atraer] to attract, to charm;sedujo a sus compañeros con su simpatía he won over his colleagues with his personal charm;¿te seduce la idea de ir a la playa? how do you like the idea of going to the beach?;la idea no me seduce demasiado I'm not too keen on the idea2. [sexualmente] to seduce* * *v/t1 ( enamorar) seduce2 ( atraer) attract3 ( cautivar) captivate, charm* * *seducir {61} vt1) : to seduce2) : to captivate, to charm -
26 charm
1. noun1) ((a) pleasant quality or attraction: Her charm made up for her lack of beauty.) encanto2) (a magical spell: The witch recited a charm.) hechizo3) (something believed to have the power of magic or good luck: She wore a lucky charm.) amuleto4) (a small ornament that is worn on a chain or bracelet.) amuleto
2. verb1) (to attract and delight: He can charm any woman.) encantar, cautivar, embelesar2) (to influence by magic: He charmed the snake from its basket.) encantar, hechizar•- charming- charmingly
charm1 n1. encanto2. amuletocharm2 vb encantartr[ʧɑːm]1 (quality) encanto2 (object) amuleto3 (spell) hechizo1 (delight) encantar, cautivar, embelesar2 (influence or protect by magic) encantar, hechizar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto charm somebody into doing something utilizar sus encantos para que alguien haga algoto have a charmed life tener mucha suerte en la vidato work like a charm funcionar a las mil maravillascharm bracelet pulsera de dijescharm ['ʧɑrm] vt: encantar, cautivar, fascinarcharm n1) amulet: amuleto m, talismán m2) attraction: encanto m, atractivo mit has a certain charm: tiene cierto atractivo3) : dije m, colgante mcharm bracelet: pulsera de dijesn.• amuleto s.m.• atractivo s.m.• encanto s.m.• ensalmo s.m.• galantería s.f.• galanura s.f.• gracejo s.m.• gracia s.f.• hechicería s.f.• hechizo s.m.• maleficio s.m.• sandunga s.f.• sortilegio s.m.v.• aojar v.• arrebatar v.• arrobar v.• atraer v.(§pres: -traigo, -traes...) pret: -traj-•)• cautivar v.• embelesar v.• encantar v.• ensalmar v.• hechizar v.
I tʃɑːrm, tʃɑːm1)a) u ( attractiveness) encanto m, atractivo mto turn on the charm — ponerse* encantador
b) c (attractive quality, feature) encanto m2) c ( spell) hechizo mto work/go like a charm — funcionar/ir* or andar* a las mil maravillas
II
1) ( delight) cautivar, embelesarhe can charm the birds off o out of the trees — es capaz de convencer a cualquiera con sus encantos
2)a) ( bewitch) \<\<snake\>\> encantarb) charmed past p[tʃɑːm]to lead a charmed life — tener* mucha suerte en la vida
1. N1) (=attractiveness) encanto m, atractivo m ; (=pleasantness) simpatía fhe has great charm — es verdaderamente encantador, tiene un fuerte atractivo
3) (=object) dije m, amuleto m2. VT1) (=delight) encantar2) (=entice with charm)3) (=bewitch) encantar, hechizarcharmed circle — círculo m privilegiado
- lead a charmed life3.CPDcharm bracelet N — pulsera f amuleto or de dijes
charm offensive N — ofensiva f amistosa
charm school * N — = finishing school
* * *
I [tʃɑːrm, tʃɑːm]1)a) u ( attractiveness) encanto m, atractivo mto turn on the charm — ponerse* encantador
b) c (attractive quality, feature) encanto m2) c ( spell) hechizo mto work/go like a charm — funcionar/ir* or andar* a las mil maravillas
II
1) ( delight) cautivar, embelesarhe can charm the birds off o out of the trees — es capaz de convencer a cualquiera con sus encantos
2)a) ( bewitch) \<\<snake\>\> encantarb) charmed past pto lead a charmed life — tener* mucha suerte en la vida
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27 cautiva
f., (m. - cautivo)* * *
Del verbo cautivar: ( conjugate cautivar)
cautiva es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
cautiva
cautivar
cautivar ( conjugate cautivar) verbo transitivo ( atraer) to captivate
cautivo,-a adjetivo & sustantivo masculino y femenino captive
cautivar verbo transitivo
1 to capture, take prisoner
2 figurado (fascinar) to captivate
' cautiva' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
seductor
* * *I adj captiveII m, cautiva f captive;es cautivo a la droga he’s a drug addict -
28 cautiva
Del verbo cautivar: ( conjugate cautivar) \ \
cautiva es: \ \3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativoMultiple Entries: cautiva cautivar
cautivar ( conjugate cautivar) verbo transitivo ( atraer) to captivate
cautivo,-a adjetivo & sustantivo masculino y femenino captive
cautivar verbo transitivo
1 to capture, take prisoner
2 figurado (fascinar) to captivate ' cautiva' also found in these entries: Spanish: seductor -
29 cautivo
Del verbo cautivar: ( conjugate cautivar) \ \
cautivo es: \ \1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
cautivó es: \ \3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativoMultiple Entries: cautivar cautivo
cautivar ( conjugate cautivar) verbo transitivo ( atraer) to captivate
cautivo
◊ -va adjetivo/ sustantivo masculino, femeninocaptive
cautivar verbo transitivo
1 to capture, take prisoner
2 figurado (fascinar) to captivate
cautivo,-a adjetivo & sustantivo masculino y femenino captive ' cautivo' also found in these entries: Spanish: canto - cautiva English: captivate - captive - storm -
30 пленить
сов., вин. п.1) ( очаровать) cautivar vt, maravillar vt, encantar vt2) уст. книжн. ( взять в плен) capturar vt, cautivar vt* * *сов., вин. п.1) ( очаровать) cautivar vt, maravillar vt, encantar vt2) уст. книжн. ( взять в плен) capturar vt, cautivar vt* * *v1) gener. (î÷àðîâàáü) cautivar, encantar, maravillar2) obs. (âçàáü â ïëåñ) capturar, cautivar -
31 enchant
1) (to delight: I was enchanted by the children's concert.) encantar, cautivar2) (to put a magic spell on: A wizard had enchanted her.) hechizar•- enchanter
- enchantment
tr[ɪn'ʧɑːnt]1 (delight) encantar, cautivar2 (cast spell on) hechizarenchant [ɪn'ʧænt, ɛn-] vt1) bewitch: hechizar, encantar, embrujar2) charm, fascinate: cautivar, fascinar, encantarv.• arrobar v.• embobar v.• encantar v.• ensalmar v.• hechizar v.ɪn'tʃænt, ɪn'tʃɑːnttransitive verb (delight, charm) cautivar; ( Occult) hechizar*, encantar[ɪn'tʃɑːnt]VT (often passive) encantar; (=use magic on) encantar, hechizar* * *[ɪn'tʃænt, ɪn'tʃɑːnt]transitive verb (delight, charm) cautivar; ( Occult) hechizar*, encantar -
32 arrebatar
v.1 to captivate.2 to snatch, to take away, to grab, to take.3 to enrapture, to carry away, to rapture, to carry off.* * *1 (quitar) to grab, snatch2 figurado (cautivar) to captivate, fascinate3 (agostar) to wither1 (enfurecerse) to become furious; (exaltarse) to get carried away2 (agostarse) to wither3 (cocer muy deprisa) to burn, overcook* * *verb1) to snatch away, take2) captivate* * *1. VT1) (=quitar violentamente) to snatch away, wrench (a from)[+ vida] to take; [viento etc] to carry off, carry away; [+ persona] to carry away, carry off, abduct frm2) (=conmover) to stir; (=cautivar) to captivate; (=alegrar) to exhilarate3) (Agr) to parch2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( quitar) to snatch2) ( embelesar) to enrapture, captivate2.* * *= snap up, snatch.Ex. Music has notorious magpie tendencies, snapping up stylistic valuables wherever they may be found.Ex. The thieves broke into the museum using a hydraulic jack and snatched both paintings in 3 minutes.----* arrebatar el coche = carjack.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( quitar) to snatch2) ( embelesar) to enrapture, captivate2.* * *= snap up, snatch.Ex: Music has notorious magpie tendencies, snapping up stylistic valuables wherever they may be found.
Ex: The thieves broke into the museum using a hydraulic jack and snatched both paintings in 3 minutes.* arrebatar el coche = carjack.* * *arrebatar [A1 ]vtA (quitar) to snatchme arrebató el periódico de las manos he snatched the paper out of my handsle arrebató el primer puesto en la recta final he snatched first place from him in the home stretchesta experiencia le arrebató la fe this experience shattered her faithsu inocencia fue arrebatada a muy temprana edad he was robbed of his innocence at a very early ageB (embelesar) to enrapture, captivateC ( Coc) to burn … on the outside ( without cooking the inside properly)A «persona» to get annoyed, get worked up ( colloq)B ( Coc) to burn on the outside ( without cooking properly)* * *
arrebatar ( conjugate arrebatar) verbo transitivo ( quitar) to snatch
arrebatar verbo transitivo
1 (arrancar) to snatch, seize
2 fig (cautivar, apasionar) to captivate, fascinate
' arrebatar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
embargar
- llevarse
- quitar
English:
snatch
- snatch away
- sweep away
- whip away
- wrench
* * *♦ vtme arrebató el billete de las manos she snatched the banknote out of my hands;le arrebató el récord mundial he took the world record off him;arrebataron mercado a sus competidores they won market share from their competitors;les arrebataron sus tierras their land was seized;campos de cultivo arrebatados al desierto farmland reclaimed from the desert2. [cautivar] to captivate3. [quemar]la carne quedó arrebatada the meat was burnt on the outside and not properly cooked on the inside* * *v/t snatch (a from);el ladrón le arrebató el bolso the thief snatched her purse* * *arrebatar vt1) : to snatch, to seize2) cautivar: to captivate* * * -
33 atraer
v.1 to attract (causar acercamiento).lo atrajo hacia sí tirándole de la corbata she pulled him toward her by his tieEl teatro atrae a los niños The theater attracts children.El imán atrae el hierro The magnet attracts iron.El espectáculo atrajo mucha gente The show brought in a lot of people.La gravedad atrae los objetos Gravity draws objects down...2 to attract.la miel atrae a las moscas honey attracts fliesme atrae tu hermana I'm attracted to your sister, I find your sister attractiveno me atrae mucho la comida china I'm not too keen on Chinese foodno me atrae mucho la idea the idea doesn't appeal to me muchla asistencia de personajes famosos atrajo a gran cantidad de público the presence of the famous drew huge crowds3 to feel attracted by, to be engrossed by, to be attracted by.Nos atrae el teatro We feel attracted by the theater.4 to like to.Me atrae estudiar música I like to study music.5 to bring about, to cause, to produce, to attract.La buena actitud atrae buena fortuna Good attitude brings about good luck.* * *1 (gen) to attract2 (captivar) to captivate, charm* * *verb1) to attract2) draw* * *1. VT1) (Fís) to attract2) (=hacer acudir a sí) to draw, lure; [+ apoyo etc] to win, draw; [+ atención] to attract, engage; [+ imaginación] to appeal todejarse atraer por — to allow o.s. to be drawn towards
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivob) (traer, hacer venir) to attractc) (cautivar, gustar)no me atrae la idea — the idea doesn't attract me o appeal to me
d) <atención/miradas> to attract2.atraerse v pronb) (recípr) to attract (each other)* * *= attract, beckon, draw in/into, reach out to, recruit, lure, arrest, seduce, woo, strike + Posesivo + fancy, court, win over, fancy, summon forth, catch + Posesivo + fancy.Ex. The range of data bases has attracted a number of academic libraries.Ex. Some hypnotism beckoned him in, and since he was in no hurry he submitted to it.Ex. Teachers of other subjects should also be drawn in to persuade their pupils that life-long use of libraries would also contribute to the country's scientific and technological advancement.Ex. The main reason for providing such a service is to reach out to those users who would not visit the library if it offered traditional services only.Ex. Reduced establishments have made it very difficult to recruit new IT talent.Ex. Many librarians are also finding that demonstrations of these automated systems provide tantalizing bait to lure the nonlibrary user to instructional sessions.Ex. People who will not stop to read pamphlets, brochures, etc produced by the library may be arrested by an eye-catching, colourful display.Ex. The article ' Seducing the reader' describes how US publishers use mailings, special offers, contests, and television and radio promotion to draw readers.Ex. Rumour had it that he was being wooed by Technicomm, Inc.Ex. Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy.Ex. In his efforts to broaden the tax base, Groome has been actively courting industry - with some moderate success.Ex. It is the latest incentive being offered to attract the Web user and win over their loyalty of custom.Ex. He was popular because he was good at sport and talked a lot about girls he fancied.Ex. Significant political events often summon forth larger-than-life figures and the inevitable clash of titans.Ex. At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.----* atraer a = appeal to, reach, pull + Nombre + to.* atraer a la multitud = pack in + the crowds.* atraer asistentes = attract + attendees.* atraer donaciones = attract + donation.* atraer el interés = capture + the imagination, capture + the interest, draw + interest.* atraer el interés de = catch + the imagination of.* atraer en masa = pack 'em in.* atraer gente = draw + people.* atraer inversiones = lure + investment.* atraer la atención = attract + the eye, hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash.* atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination, engage + Posesivo + attention.* atraer la idea de = fancy + the idea of.* atraer multitudes = draw + throngs.* dinero atrae al dinero, el = riches attract riches.* para atraer al cliente = window dressing.* * *1.verbo transitivob) (traer, hacer venir) to attractc) (cautivar, gustar)no me atrae la idea — the idea doesn't attract me o appeal to me
d) <atención/miradas> to attract2.atraerse v pronb) (recípr) to attract (each other)* * *= attract, beckon, draw in/into, reach out to, recruit, lure, arrest, seduce, woo, strike + Posesivo + fancy, court, win over, fancy, summon forth, catch + Posesivo + fancy.Ex: The range of data bases has attracted a number of academic libraries.
Ex: Some hypnotism beckoned him in, and since he was in no hurry he submitted to it.Ex: Teachers of other subjects should also be drawn in to persuade their pupils that life-long use of libraries would also contribute to the country's scientific and technological advancement.Ex: The main reason for providing such a service is to reach out to those users who would not visit the library if it offered traditional services only.Ex: Reduced establishments have made it very difficult to recruit new IT talent.Ex: Many librarians are also finding that demonstrations of these automated systems provide tantalizing bait to lure the nonlibrary user to instructional sessions.Ex: People who will not stop to read pamphlets, brochures, etc produced by the library may be arrested by an eye-catching, colourful display.Ex: The article ' Seducing the reader' describes how US publishers use mailings, special offers, contests, and television and radio promotion to draw readers.Ex: Rumour had it that he was being wooed by Technicomm, Inc.Ex: Most books for children are selected by looking along the shelf until an attractive cover, familiar author's name or familiar title strikes the reader's fancy.Ex: In his efforts to broaden the tax base, Groome has been actively courting industry - with some moderate success.Ex: It is the latest incentive being offered to attract the Web user and win over their loyalty of custom.Ex: He was popular because he was good at sport and talked a lot about girls he fancied.Ex: Significant political events often summon forth larger-than-life figures and the inevitable clash of titans.Ex: At nightfall, drop anchor at any place that catch your fancy and the lullaby of the gentle waves put you to sleep.* atraer a = appeal to, reach, pull + Nombre + to.* atraer a la multitud = pack in + the crowds.* atraer asistentes = attract + attendees.* atraer donaciones = attract + donation.* atraer el interés = capture + the imagination, capture + the interest, draw + interest.* atraer el interés de = catch + the imagination of.* atraer en masa = pack 'em in.* atraer gente = draw + people.* atraer inversiones = lure + investment.* atraer la atención = attract + the eye, hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash.* atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination, engage + Posesivo + attention.* atraer la idea de = fancy + the idea of.* atraer multitudes = draw + throngs.* dinero atrae al dinero, el = riches attract riches.* para atraer al cliente = window dressing.* * *vt1 ( Fís) to attract2 (traer, hacer venir) to attractun truco para atraer al público a gimmick to attract the publicla atrajo hacia sí he drew her toward(s) him3(cautivar, gustar): se siente atraído por ella he feels attracted to herno me atrae para nada la idea the idea doesn't attract me o appeal to me in the least, I don't find the idea at all attractiveno me atraen mucho las fiestas I'm not very fond of o ( BrE) keen on parties, I don't care much for parties4 ‹atención/miradas› to attract■ atraerse1 (ganarse) to gain, winatraerse la amistad de algn to gain o win sb's friendship2 ( recípr) to attract (each other)los polos opuestos se atraen opposite poles attract* * *
atraer ( conjugate atraer) verbo transitivoa) (Fís) to attract
c) (cautivar, gustar):
no me atrae la idea the idea doesn't attract me o appeal to me
atraerse verbo pronominal
‹ interés› to attract
atraer verbo transitivo to attract
' atraer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
seducir
- arrastrar
- atraiga
- cautivar
- perdón
- reclamo
- tentar
English:
appeal
- attract
- bring
- catch
- draw
- entice
- lure
- mainstream
- pull
- pull in
- attention
- capture
- grab
- woo
* * *♦ vt1. [causar acercamiento] to attract;lo atrajo hacia sí tirándole de la corbata she pulled him towards her by his tie2. [atención, gente] to attract, to draw;la asistencia de personajes famosos atrajo a gran cantidad de público the presence of the famous drew huge crowds;la miel atrae a las moscas honey attracts flies;su ambición le atrajo la antipatía de mucha gente he was disliked by many because of his ambitious nature3. [gustar] to attract;me atrae tu hermana I'm attracted to your sister, I find your sister attractive;no me atrae mucho la comida china I'm not too keen on Chinese food;no me atrae mucho la idea the idea doesn't appeal to me much* * *v/t attract;atraer todas las miradas be the center o Br centre of attention* * *atraer {81} vt: to attract* * *atraer vb1. (traer hacia sí) to attract2. (despertar el interés) to appeal to -
34 подкупить
сов., вин. п.1) (деньгами и т.п.) sobornar vt, cohechar vtподкупи́ть свое́й и́скренностью — cautivar (ganar) por su sinceridad
* * *сов., вин. п.1) (деньгами и т.п.) sobornar vt, cohechar vtподкупи́ть свое́й и́скренностью — cautivar (ganar) por su sinceridad
* * *1) gener. (äåñüãàìè è á. ï.) sobornar, cohechar2) colloq. (купить дополнительно) comprar (más, un poco más), untar la mano3) liter. (вызвать симпатию) seducir, cautivar -
35 прельстить
прель||сти́тьdelogi, forlogi;\прельститьсти́ться delogiĝi, forlogiĝi;\прельститьща́ть(ся) см. прельсти́ть(ся).* * *сов.прельсти́ть красото́й — cautivar con la belleza
2) ( соблазнить) seducir (непр.) vtпрельсти́ть обеща́ниями — seducir con promesas
* * *сов.прельсти́ть красото́й — cautivar con la belleza
2) ( соблазнить) seducir (непр.) vtпрельсти́ть обеща́ниями — seducir con promesas
* * *vgener. (ïëåñèáü) cautivar, (ñîáëàçñèáü) seducir, arrebatar (восхитить), encantar (очаровать) -
36 прельщать
несов., вин. п.прельща́ть красото́й — cautivar con la belleza
2) ( соблазнить) seducir (непр.) vtпрельща́ть обеща́ниями — seducir con promesas
* * *несов., вин. п.прельща́ть красото́й — cautivar con la belleza
2) ( соблазнить) seducir (непр.) vtпрельща́ть обеща́ниями — seducir con promesas
* * *v1) gener. (ïëåñèáü) cautivar, arrebatar (восхитить), embaucar, encantar (очаровать), engolosinar, tentar, ilusionar, enganchar, hechizar, seducir2) colloq. engaitar -
37 beguile
bi'ɡæil1) (to occupy (time) pleasantly: He beguiled the time with gardening.) pasar el tiempo de uno (mi, tu, su,...)+ verbo en gerundio, dedicar el tiempo a2) (to charm or amuse (a person): She beguiled the children with stories.) cautivar; entretener•- beguilingly
tr[bɪ'gaɪl]2 (cheat) engañar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto beguile somebody into doing something engatusar a alguien para que haga algo1) deceive: engañar2) amuse: divertir, entretenerv.• capear v.• defraudar v.• divertir v.• engaitar v.• engañar v.• seducir v.bɪ'gaɪla) ( deceive)to beguile somebody into -ing: he was beguiled into signing the contract — lo engatusaron para que firmara el contrato
b) ( charm) cautivar, seducir*[bɪ'ɡaɪl]VT1) (=deceive)2) (=enchant) seducir, cautivar* * *[bɪ'gaɪl]a) ( deceive)to beguile somebody into -ing: he was beguiled into signing the contract — lo engatusaron para que firmara el contrato
b) ( charm) cautivar, seducir* -
38 bewitch
bi'wi(to cast a spell on, to charm: She bewitched us with her smile.) hechizartr[bɪ'wɪʧ]1 hechizar, embrujar2 figurative use hechizar, fascinarbewitch [bɪ'wɪʧ] vt1) : hechizar, embrujar2) charm: cautivar, encantarv.• aojar v.• embrujar v.• encantar v.• ensalmar v.• fascinar v.• hechizar v.bɪ'wɪtʃtransitive verb ( cast spell on) embrujar, hechizar*; (entrance, delight) cautivar[bɪ'wɪtʃ]VT (=cast a spell on) hechizar; (=seduce) seducir, cautivar; (=enchant) encantar* * *[bɪ'wɪtʃ]transitive verb ( cast spell on) embrujar, hechizar*; (entrance, delight) cautivar -
39 enthral
in'Ɵro:lAmerican - enthralled; verb(to delight greatly: His stories enthralled the children.) cautivar- enthralment
tr[ɪn'ɵrɔːl]1 cautivarv.• cautivar v.• embelesar v.• encantar v.(US) [ɪn'θrɔːl]VT (gen passive) cautivar, embelesar -
40 enthrall
tr[ɪn'trɔːl]1 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL→ link=enthral enthral{v.• esclavizar v.(US) [ɪn'θrɔːl]VT (gen passive) cautivar, embelesar* * *
См. также в других словарях:
cautivar — Se conjuga como: amar Infinitivo: Gerundio: Participio: cautivar cautivando cautivado Indicativo presente imperfecto pretérito futuro condicional yo tú él, ella, Ud. nosotros vosotros ellos, ellas, Uds. cautivo cautivas cautiva cautivamos… … Wordreference Spanish Conjugations Dictionary
cautivar — (Del lat. captivāre). 1. tr. Aprisionar al enemigo en la guerra, privándole de libertad. 2. atraer (ǁ ganar). Cautivar la atención, la voluntad. 3. Ejercer irresistible influencia en el ánimo por medio de atractivo físico o moral. 4. intr. Ser… … Diccionario de la lengua española
cautivar — Cuando significa ‘ejercer irresistible influencia en el ánimo de alguien’, por tratarse de un verbo de «afección psíquica», dependiendo de distintos factores (→ leísmo, 4a), el complemento de persona puede interpretarse como directo o como… … Diccionario panhispánico de dudas
cautivar — verbo transitivo 1. Hacer (una persona) cautiva [a otra persona]: La patrulla cautivó a dos enemigos. 2. Atraer (una persona, un animal o una cosa) la atención, la simpatía o el … Diccionario Salamanca de la Lengua Española
cautivar — (Del lat. captivare.) ► verbo transitivo 1 Coger a una persona presa. 2 Ejercer una atracción irresistible debido a una característica física o moral: ■ las cautiva con su sonrisa. SINÓNIMO seducir * * * cautivar (del lat. «captivāre») 1 tr.… … Enciclopedia Universal
cautivar — {{#}}{{LM C07697}}{{〓}} {{ConjC07697}}{{\}}CONJUGACIÓN{{/}}{{SynC07873}} {{[}}cautivar{{]}} ‹cau·ti·var› {{《}}▍ v.{{》}} {{<}}1{{>}} {{♂}}Referido a una persona,{{♀}} ejercer influencia en su ánimo mediante algo que resulta física o moralmente… … Diccionario de uso del español actual con sinónimos y antónimos
cautivar — v Ejercer una irresistible atracciуn … Diccionario de Construcción y Arquitectur
cautivar — v tr (Se conjuga como amar) 1 Hacer cautivo algo o a alguien: Los aztecas cautivaron a muchos pueblos vecinos 2 Atraer fuertemente la simpatía, el amor o la atención de alguien: Lo cautivó con su belleza , El conferencista cautivó al público… … Español en México
cautivar — transitivo 1) capturar, apresar, aprisionar, prender. ≠ libertar. 2) atraer*, seducir, flechar, deslumbrar*, hipnotizar … Diccionario de sinónimos y antónimos
cautivar — tr. Aprisionar al enemigo. Atraer la atención. fig. Ejercer gran influencia por sus atractivos físicos, morales o intelectuales … Diccionario Castellano
embelesar — ► verbo transitivo/ pronominal Atraer irresistiblemente la atención de una persona: ■ papá se embelesa con las películas de aventuras. SINÓNIMO arrebatar cautivar encantar [extasiar] fascinar hechizar pasmar ANTÓNIMO … Enciclopedia Universal