Spanish word

entretenida

Pronunciation

IPA/entɾeteˈniða/

Meaning

  • adjectivefun

Example

La fiesta estuvo entretenida.

The party was fun.

Illustration for entretenida (fun)

More examples

Tuvimos una conversación entretenida sobre viajes.

We had a fun conversation about travel.

Core concept

A calmly engaging event that attracts interest without being particularly funny or spectacular.

Common phrases

  • una película entretenida

    a fun movie

  • una actividad entretenida

    a fun activity

  • una conversación entretenida

    a fun conversation

Similar words

divertido: Produces clear amusement and laughter, creating lively, upbeat fun.
ameno: Makes time pass pleasantly and smoothly, keeping people from getting bored.
interesante: Arouses curiosity and sustained interest, prompting people to pay attention.
agradable: Creates a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere that feels agreeable and nice.

Definition in Spanish

Que provoca interés y disfrute moderado en quien participa, sin implicar necesariamente ser muy cómico o espectacular.

Word origin

The word comes from the past participle of entretener 'to keep or entertain', through Old French entretenir and ultimately from Latin tenēre 'to hold'.

Usage tips

  • The phrase estar entretenido/a normally describes being pleasantly occupied or mildly amused, so calling a party entretenida suggests steady interest rather than raucous fun.

Other meanings

  • amusingadjective
  • pleasantadjective

Opposites

  • aburridaboringadjective
  • tediosatediousadjective

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