The simple present tense of atraer is used to express actions or states that are happening now or that occur habitually. For example, “La miel atrae a las abejas.” (Honey attracts bees.)
Atraer is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugations do not follow the typical patterns of regular verbs. You’ll need to memorize its unique set of conjugations in the present tense.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Atraer (to attract) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | atraigo |
| Tú | atraes |
| Él / Ella / Usted | atrae |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | atraemos |
| 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: This is the most common meaning, referring to exerting a force that causes something to move closer. For example, El imán atrae los objetos metálicos (The magnet attracts metallic objects).
To entice or appeal to: Used when something captures one’s interest or desire. For example, La música atrae a mucha gente joven (The music attracts many young people).
To bring about or cause: In this sense, it means to bring something into existence or cause it to happen. For example, El escándalo atrae mucha atención de los medios (The scandal attracts a lot of media attention).
To seduce or charm (colloquial): In informal contexts, it can mean to flirt with or try to seduce someone. For example, Juan atrae a todas las chicas con su sonrisa (Juan attracts all the girls with his smile).
To bring trouble (colloquial): In some Latin American vernacular, it can mean to invite or bring about trouble or problems. For example, Ese chico atrae puro pedo (That guy attracts nothing but trouble).
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 belleza natural de este lugar atrae a turistas de todo el mundo. (The natural beauty of this place attracts tourists from all over the world.)
El éxito de la empresa atrae a nuevos inversionistas. (The company’s success attracts new investors.)
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 luz de la lámpara atrae a las polillas en la noche. (The lamp light attracts moths at night.)
El carisma del líder político atrae a muchos seguidores. (The charisma of the political leader attracts many followers.)
La feria de artesanías atrae a compradores de todas partes. (The craft fair attracts buyers from all over.)
El nuevo restaurante atrae a comensales con su cocina innovadora. (The new restaurant attracts diners with its innovative cuisine.)
La oferta de empleo atrae a muchos solicitantes calificados. (The job offer attracts many qualified applicants.)
El parque de diversiones atrae a familias con sus emocionantes atracciones. (The amusement park attracts families with its exciting rides.)
La exposición de arte atrae a amantes del arte de todas las edades. (The art exhibition attracts art lovers of all ages.)
El nuevo videojuego atrae a jugadores con sus gráficos impresionantes. (The new video game attracts players with its impressive graphics.)
La tienda de regalos atrae a compradores con sus productos únicos. (The gift shop attracts buyers with its unique products.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Atraer (to attract) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo atraigo | I attract |
| Tú atraes | You attract |
| Él / Ella / Usted atrae | He / She / You attracts |
| Nosotros / Nosotras atraemos | We attract |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes atraen | They / You all 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.