Spanish Conversation · Level 71
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Spanish word
entretenimiento
Pronunciation
IPA/entɾeteniˈmjento/
Meaning
- masculine nounentertainment
Example
El entretenimiento en casa es importante para relajarse.
Entertainment at home is important for relaxation.
More examples
Un buen entretenimiento puede reducir el estrés después del trabajo.
Good entertainment can reduce stress after work.
Core concept
Leisure activity that provides pleasure or distraction.
Common phrases
centro de entretenimiento
entertainment center
entretenimiento familiar
family entertainment
ocio y entretenimiento
leisure and entertainment
Similar words
diversión: Causes amusement and laughter in lively, entertaining activities or moments.
ocio: Covers hours without work that are spent relaxing or engaging in leisure.
pasatiempo: Centers on a hobby activity repeatedly done purely for pleasure.
distracción: Pulls attention away temporarily, producing a short-lived diversion.
Definition in Spanish
Elemento cultural o actividad que ofrece placer, diversión o distracción en el tiempo de ocio.
Word origin
From Spanish entretener 'to entertain', from Latin inter- 'between' + tenēre 'to hold', with the noun-forming suffix -miento.
Usage tips
- Rather than the vague 'busco entretenimiento', speakers usually say the activity, for example 'Me entretengo con...' or 'Estoy viendo...'.
Other meanings
- funnoun
- distractionnoun
- pastimenoun
Opposites
- aburrimientoboredomnoun
Related words
- entretenerentertainverb
- entretenidoamusingadjective