entretenido
“entretenido” means “entertaining” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
entertaining, fun
Also: amusing
📝 In Action
Vimos una película muy entretenida anoche.
A2We watched a very entertaining movie last night.
El libro es entretenido pero un poco largo.
B1The book is fun to read but a bit long.
Es un juego entretenido para toda la familia.
A2It is an entertaining game for the whole family.
time-consuming, laborious
Also: occupied
📝 In Action
Pintar estas miniaturas es un trabajo muy entretenido.
B2Painting these miniatures is a very time-consuming job.
Perdona, estaba entretenido con el correo y no te oí.
B1Sorry, I was busy with the mail and didn't hear you.
Esta receta es entretenida de hacer, pero está deliciosa.
C1This recipe takes a lot of work to make, but it's delicious.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "entretenido" in Spanish:
amusing→entertaining→fun→laborious→occupied→time-consuming→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: entretenido
Question 1 of 3
If you say 'La tarea es muy entretenida', what do you most likely mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'entretener', which comes from the Latin 'inter' (between) and 'tenere' (to hold). It literally means to keep someone's attention held in the space between other things.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'entretenido' the same as 'divertido'?
They are close, but 'divertido' usually means something makes you laugh or is high energy (like a party), while 'entretenido' means it holds your attention well (like a good documentary).
Does 'entretenida' exist?
Yes! Because it is a describing word (adjective), you must change the 'o' to an 'a' if the thing you are describing is feminine (e.g., 'la charla entretenida').
Can I use this word for a person?
Yes. If someone is 'entretenido/a', they are fun to be around or good at keeping people engaged. If they 'están entretenidos', it means they are currently busy.