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    Entretenerse (en. Entertain oneself)

    /entɾeteˈneɾse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To engage in an activity that is enjoyable or fun.
    She entertains herself by reading novels.
    Ella se entretiene leyendo novelas.
    To distract oneself or find fun.
    The children entertain themselves playing in the park.
    Los niños se entretienen jugando en el parque.
    To take time doing something that is not necessarily productive.
    He entertained himself watching videos on the internet for hours.
    Se entretuvo viendo videos en internet durante horas.

    Etymology

    It originates from the verb 'entretener', which is formed from 'entre-' and 'tener'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get involved in something
    To engage in an activity.
    entretenerse en algo
    not let oneself be distracted
    Not to allow something to distract you.
    no dejarse entretener
    to entertain oneself with someone
    To spend pleasant time with another person.
    entretenerse con alguien

    Related Words

    entertainment
    Activity that provides fun and distraction.
    entretenimiento
    entertainer
    Person or thing that entertains.
    entretenedor
    tentative
    What is done provisionally, to distract.
    tentativo

    Slang Meanings

    Chill out
    I'm going to entertain myself for a while with music and relax.
    Voy a entretenerme un rato con la música y relajarme.
    Hang out
    I just want to entertain myself while I wait for my turn.
    Solo quiero entretenerme mientras espero mi turno.