The Present Tense of Atraer is used to describe actions that are happening right now or that occur habitually. For example, El imán atrae los objetos metálicos. (The magnet attracts metallic objects.)
Atraer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its specific conjugations in each tense.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Atraer (to attract) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | atraigo |
| Tú | atraes |
| Él / Ella / Usted | atrae |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | atraemos |
| Vosotros / Vosotras | atraéis |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | atraen |
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Usage of Atraer in the Present Tense
Atraer generally means to attract or draw something towards oneself, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To attract or draw towards: for example, El imán atrae los objetos metálicos. (The magnet attracts metallic objects.)
To appeal or interest: for example, La música atrae a mucha gente joven. (Music appeals to many young people.)
To lure or entice: for example, Los precios bajos atraen a los compradores. (Low prices lure buyers.)
To catch someone’s attention: for example, El ruido atrae la atención de los vecinos. (The noise catches the neighbors’ attention.)
To bring about or cause (colloquial): for example, Ese chico atrae problemas a donde va. (That guy brings about problems wherever he goes.)
Examples
Examples of Atraer in the Present Tense
Cada año, el festival de música atrae a miles de personas. (Every year, the music festival attracts thousands of people.)
La nueva aplicación atrae a muchos usuarios con sus funciones innovadoras. (The new app attracts many users with its innovative features.)
El imán atrae los objetos metálicos debido a su campo magnético. (The magnet attracts metallic objects due to its magnetic field.)
La luz de las luciérnagas atrae a las polillas en la noche. (The fireflies’ light attracts moths at night.)
El aroma del pan recién horneado atrae a los clientes a la panadería. (The aroma of freshly baked bread attracts customers to the bakery.)
La belleza natural del parque nacional atrae a turistas de todo el mundo. (The natural beauty of the national park attracts tourists from all over the world.)
El carisma del líder político atrae a muchos seguidores. (The charisma of the political leader attracts many followers.)
La oferta de descuentos atrae a los compradores al centro comercial. (The offer of discounts attracts shoppers to the mall.)
El talento del artista atrae la atención de los críticos de arte. (The artist’s talent attracts the attention of art critics.)
La fama del chef atrae a comensales de todas partes al restaurante. (The chef’s fame attracts diners from all over to the restaurant.)
El éxito de la empresa atrae a inversores interesados en invertir. (The company’s success attracts interested investors.)
La energía positiva de la persona atrae a la gente a su alrededor. (The person’s positive energy attracts people around them.)
El entrenador motivador atrae a los mejores atletas al equipo. (The motivating coach attracts the best athletes to the team.)
La reputación de la universidad atrae a estudiantes brillantes de todo el mundo. (The university’s reputation attracts bright students from all over the world.)
El ambiente acogedor del café atrae a los clientes que buscan relajarse. (The cozy atmosphere of the cafe attracts customers looking to relax.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Atraer (to attract) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo atraigo | I attract |
| Tú atraes | You attract |
| Él / Ella / Usted atrae | He / She / You (formal) attracts |
| Nosotros / Nosotras atraemos | We attract |
| Vosotros / Vosotras atraéis | You all attract |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes atraen | They / You all (formal) attract |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.