entretenimiento
/entɾeteniˈmjento/masculine
The English word entertainment is translated into Spanish as entretenimiento. Wiktionary also lists trebejo and entretención.
Meaning: activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| entretenimiento | /entɾeteniˈmjento/ | masculine |
| trebejo | /tɾeˈbexo/ | masculine |
| entretención | /entɾetenˈθjon/ /entɾetenˈsjon/ |
feminine |
The term refers to an activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation.
Which one should you use?
While entretenimiento refers to the general concept of entertainment, trebejo is a much more specific, often derogatory or archaic term referring to a small object, toy or gadget used for amusement.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The feminine form entretención is commonly used in Chile, Peru and other parts of Latin America instead of the more standard entretenimiento.
How does it change in a sentence?
entretenimiento is a masculine noun. entretención is a feminine noun. trebejo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/entɾeteniˈmjento/
Did you know?
- The word trebejo is an unexpected relative of the English word 'tripod'. Both originate from the Latin 'tripedes' describing a three-footed object.
- In some contexts, entretenimiento can carry a connotation of 'distraction' or 'killing time' rather than high art.
- The term trebejo is so archaic that it can make a modern speaker sound as if they are reading from a medieval manuscript.
Examples in context
- La música es una forma de entretenimiento.Music is a form of entertainment.This sentence shows how to use entretenimiento to describe music as a form of entertainment.Tatoeba #1648447 by marcelostockle, translation #1648453 by marcelostockle
- La tragedia es el entretenimiento de los nobles.Tragedy is the entertainment of the nobles.This sentence uses entretenimiento to describe tragedy as a form of entertainment for nobles.Tatoeba #1156372 by marcelostockle, translation #1156373 by marcelostockle
- Los americanos odian la música, pero adoran el entretenimiento.Americans hate music, but love entertainment.This sentence uses entretenimiento to contrast a dislike of music with a love of entertainment.Tatoeba #3384660 by marcelostockle, translation #9676295 by DJ_Saidez
- El entretenimiento es importante en nuestras vidasEntertainment is important in our lives
- La diversión es clave para nuestro bienestarEntertainment is key to our well-being
- La recreación es esencial para el desarrollo personalRecreation is essential for personal development
- Tener un pasatiempo es importante para relajarseHaving a pastime is important to relax
- Vamos a ver un buen showLet's watch a good show
- ir al cineGo to the movies
- ver un espectáculoWatch a show
- jugar videojuegosPlay video games
- ¡Diviértete!Have fun!
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are talking about their free time.
- ElenaNecesito un nuevo entretenimiento para los fines de semana.I need a new entertainment for the weekends.
- MateoPuedes probar el cine o leer libros, Elena.You can try the cinema or read books, Elena.
- Elena¿Crees que eso sea un entretenimiento relajante?Do you think that would be a relaxing entertainment?
- MateoSí, Mateo cree que leer es muy tranquilo.Yes, Mateo thinks that reading is very peaceful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “entertainment” translations and entries entretenimiento, trebejo, entretención, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries entretención, entretenimiento, trebejo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
