This is the 12573rd most frequent Portuguese word.
tentação
Temptation.
The word 'tentação' is used here to refer to a challenging desire or urge to perform an action, specifically attributed to a sensory allure, in this case, food.
Ela resistiu à tentação de comer o doce.
She resisted the temptation to eat the candy.
Here, 'tentação' symbolizes an anticipated action that one might feel drawn to perform ahead of an appropriate or designated time, exemplifying inner conflict.
A tentação de abrir o presente antes da hora era grande.
The temptation to open the gift before the time was strong.
In this context, 'tentação' illustrates a broader metaphorical struggle against desires or habits that one might wish to control or avoid.