seduce

BrE /ˈsɛd.juːs/ AmE /ˈsɛd.jus/

verb en → es

past seduced pp seduced ing seducing

1 CHARM/ATTRACTION [transitive] B2

to attract and influence someone sexually or romantically, usually in a way that is not honest or sincere

seducir, conquistar sexualmente

  • seduce somebody

Collocations seduce a man/woman · seduce someone into doing something

  • She was determined to seduce him.

    Ella estaba decidida a seducirlo.

2 INFLUENCE [transitive] C1

to persuade someone to do something by using charm or flattery, often in order to get an advantage for yourself

persuadir con encanto/flirteo

  • seduce somebody into doing something

Collocations seduce someone into a business deal · seduce someone into giving money

  • He tried to seduce her into investing in his company.

    Él intentó persuadirla con encanto para que invirtiera en su empresa.