entretenido
/entɾeteˈnido/
The English word 'diverting' can be translated into Spanish as entretenido.
The term is used to describe something that is entertaining or provides amusement.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word Guay is an informal term used in Spain and some Latin American countries to indicate something is great, cool or enjoyable. Additionally, Chévere is an informal term used to denote something that is cool, fun or entertaining.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it describes, so use the feminine form entretenida for feminine nouns. The adjective must agree in number with the noun it describes, so use the masculine plural form entretenidos for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural form entretenidas for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/entɾeteˈnido/
Did you know?
- While entretenido means entertaining, using it to describe a person can imply they are 'distracted' or 'occupied' rather than someone who is funny or amusing.
- The verb entretener can also mean to delay or stall someone, such as 'stalling' a person with conversation to prevent them from leaving.
- The word entretenido shares a root with the English word 'entertain', but its literal Spanish components suggest 'holding between' or 'keeping among' something.
Examples in context
- La conferencia fue muy entretenida y llena de información relevante.The conference was very diverting and full of relevant information.
- La película que vimos anoche fue muy amena.The movie we watched last night was very diverting.
- Aquel concierto de música clásica fue verdaderamente divertido.That classical music concert was truly diverting.
- ¡La comedia que vimos en el teatro fue muy jocosa!The comedy we saw at the theater was very diverting!
- La película fue muy entretenida.The movie was very diverting.
- Los libros son entretenidos.The books are diverting.
- El documental fue muy entretenido.The documentary was very entertaining.
- Es un libro bastante entretenido.It is a quite entertaining book.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about a video game.
- María¿Te gustó el nuevo juego, Mateo?Did you like the new game, Mateo?
- MateoSí, es un juego muy entretenido.Yes, it is a very entertaining game.
- MaríaMe alegra que te diviertas con él.I'm glad you're having fun with it.
- MateoDeberías probarlo tú también.You should try it too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry entretenido, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries entretenido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
