Portuguese Word · Advanced
tentação
temptation
Pronunciation: /tẽ.taˈsɐ̃w̃/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "temptation".
Example
Não nos deixeis cair em tentação, mas livrai-nos do mal.
Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Practice tips
- Practice tentação out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for advanced-level learners.