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feminine

/tentaˈθjon/

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Translation

temptation

Word origin

From Latin temptatio ('a trial, a testing'), from temptare ('to test, to try, to tempt').

Origin
Latin
Root
temptatio
English cognates
temptation, tempt, attempt

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraltentaciones

Examples

resistir .

I could not resist the temptation to eat another cake.

gran .

Chocolate is always a great temptation for her.

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How do you manage to avoid the temptation to buy so much?

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He gave in to temptation and spent all his savings.

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The temptation to stay in bed was very strong.

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This word is part of lesson 80.