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attrazione

attraction; appeal

noun aht-trat-TSYOH-neh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Origin: Latin attractio, from attrahere (to draw toward)

Also means

tourist attraction

Usage Note

Attrazione can mean physical pull, romantic appeal, or a place of interest — le attrazioni turistiche are tourist attractions. The plural attrazioni is regular. Do not confuse with distrazione (distraction), which sounds similar but means the opposite in attention terms.

Examples

"Sento una forte attrazione per lei."

Natural Translation

I feel a strong attraction to her.

Literal Translation

I-feel a strong attraction for her.

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