/atɾakˈtiβo/
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Translation
attractive
Word origin
From Latin attractivus, from attrahere ('to draw towards'), from ad ('to') plus trahere ('to pull'). The same root gives English 'attract' and 'tractor'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- attractivus
- English cognates
- attract, tractor
Grammar
Feminineatractiva
Masc pluralatractivos
Fem pluralatractivas
Examples
.
He is a very attractive man.
.
The offer seems quite attractive to me.
cartel colorido.
They designed an attractive and colourful poster.
¿ ?
Do you not find that idea attractive?
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The price is its greatest appeal.
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