entretenimiento
“entretenimiento” means “entertainment” in Spanish (general term for amusement).
entertainment, amusement
Also: pastime, diversion
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La televisión ofrece una gran variedad de entretenimiento para la noche.
A2Television offers a great variety of entertainment for the evening.
La industria del entretenimiento genera miles de millones de dólares al año.
B1The entertainment industry generates billions of dollars a year.
Buscamos un poco de entretenimiento después de un día tan largo.
B1We are looking for a little amusement after such a long day.
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Which sentence correctly uses the noun form 'entretenimiento'?
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This word comes from the Spanish verb *entretener* (to hold between, to occupy time) combined with the common noun-forming suffix *-miento*. The verb itself is rooted in Latin words meaning 'between' (inter) and 'to hold' (tenere), suggesting the idea of occupying or 'holding' someone's attention or time.
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'entretenimiento' countable? Can I have 'many entertainments'?
While it can be used in the plural ('los entretenimientos') to refer to multiple types of activities or attractions, it is usually used in the singular ('el entretenimiento') in Spanish, similar to how we use the general concept 'fun' in English.