La palabra del día: "entretener"

Question

entretener ( ehn-treh-teh-nehr' )

verb ( to entertain, to amuse )

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Write sentences at least 5 words long, but don't write a paragraph either. Write your Spanish sentence, but include the English translation as well. Make the corrections suggested by other users and moderators in the comments section (try not to use personal pronouns unless absolutely necessary). Use your own words! (Don't use a translator, copy from a book, use song lyrics, etc.) Please keep political, religious or personal statements to a minimum. This is a practice game to help with using a new vocabulary word! Have fun experimenting with Spanish.

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Examples:

1. El mago entretuvo a los niños la tarde entera con sus trucos.

The magician entertained the kids all afternoon with his tricks.

2. No necesito mucho para entretenerme. Con tal de que tenga adonde sentarme y un buen libro, estoy bien.

I don't need a lot to keep myself entertained. So long as I have somewhere to sit and a good book, I'm fine.

Very entertaining amiga. - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Hola amiga. Gracias. :) - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

gracias Rac - Aranjuez12, Jul 31, 2013

Welcome, Aran. :) - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

Thanks for the thread. - katydew, Jul 31, 2013

Welcome amiga - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 1

Los comentarios de mis hijos me entretienen todos los días.

My children's comments entertain me every day.

Children say the darnest things. :) - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

jeje - Findy, Jul 31, 2013

"...entretienen todos los días." - 00e46f15, Jul 31, 2013

Thank you, Susy - 0083f5dc, Jul 31, 2013

Hey Jl...our minds are in sync again. - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

That made me smile. :) - ian-hill, Jul 31, 2013

:-) - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 2

Esta cita de un niño de tres años me entretuvo mucho "Padre Nuestro, que hace arte en el cielo, Harold es su nombre. Amén "

This quote by a three year old boy amused me a lot "Our Father, who does art in heaven, Harold is His name. Amen"

Childrens letters to God - Letras para Dios de niños

That is so precious. - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

"Padre Nuestro, ... - 00e46f15, Jul 31, 2013

In the North of England , it was written , " Our father who does naught in heaven ". - ray76, Jul 31, 2013

Thank you sylyon. Again, I should not have been thinking in English. - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

That's a good one Ray! May I point out that someone else besides me thought it was 'who' and not 'which' lol lol lol - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Margherite , you have not disappointed me, I was hoping that you had not glossed over that incorrect quote. - ray76, Jul 31, 2013

Love it amiga - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

jajajajaja, me encanta - Aranjuez12, Jul 31, 2013

Gracias Aran! - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 3

Siempre estábamos contentos de ser entretenido por bailarines, durante la guerra.

Frase corregida- Durante la guerra, siempre estábamos contentos de ser

entretenidos por bailarines

We were always happy to be entertained by dancers during the war.

I always think of Bob Hope. - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

and the prettier the better :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

I nearly put one of Bob Hope , that was one of his finest actions , the way he entertained the troops in many conflicts. - ray76, Jul 31, 2013

Good one Ray - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

Thanks Pam , I await with trepidation our good friend sylyon and her eraser , another trip sitting in front of the Principals office . - ray76, Jul 31, 2013

"Durante la guerra, siempre estabamos contentos de ser entretenidos por bailarinas." (bailarines- male/female dancers) And, I don't think you were happy about watching male dancers, right? So, it has to be "bailarinas" (female dancers). - 00e46f15, Jul 31, 2013

In that case I rather wouldn't like to see dancers...... - Aranjuez12, Jul 31, 2013

No a combination is always a better option , and all tastes must be attended to ," Thats entertainment !" - ray76, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 4

Los niños no necesitan un montón de juguetes caros para entretenerse . Ni Los gatos tampoco.

Children don't need a lot of expensive toys to keep them happily busy. Neither do cats.

Haha, I remember the crow's foot. - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

When I was a kid they didn't, but now it seems they absolutely have to have an X box or something equally as expensive. That's all I see advertised around the holidays. - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

There is endless fun in a piece of string.. - annierats, Jul 31, 2013

"... entretenerse. Los gatos tampoco." - 00e46f15, Jul 31, 2013

Gracias, S. - Castor77, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 5

Reading is a cheap way to entertain, and has lasting pleasure. La lectura es una manera barata de entretener y tiene el placer durable.

Agreed! I love to read. - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

Gracias amiga! - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

Yes, it takes me foreve to read a Spanish book so it turns out very economical. - annierats, Jul 31, 2013

You're right pam...I still remember vividly the books I read as a child. - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

I haven't gotten through one yet annie...congratulations! - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

I hope my choice of photo was good for you amiga. - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

if only I would have more time.... - Aranjuez12, Jul 31, 2013

Aniie at least you are trying to read a spanish book, I am proud of you. - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

Thanks Margherite for the picture it was perfecto! :-) - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

you will also be able to do that....your time will come - Aranjuez12, Jul 31, 2013

Thanks for the confidence Aran :-) - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 6

Es fácil para algunas personas entretenerse, pero yo requiero un nivel de sofisticación un poco más alto.

It's easy for some people to entertain themselves, but I require a little higher level of sophistication.

You're pulling my leg right? - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Lol, even the animals see through us. - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

"...pero yo requiero...más alto." - 00e46f15, Jul 31, 2013

Thanks, sylon! - Noetol, Jul 31, 2013

Hi, Noetol. I realized I haven't commented on your posts for awhile. I still really enjoy reading them. :) - GraceM, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 7

Este verano fuimos a un lago a remar parados sobre una tabla de surf. Fue la primera vez que lo hicimos y nos encantó la experiencia. Fue muy entretenido y relajante.

This summer, we went to the lake, and for the first time we experienced stand up paddling. We loved this experience. It was entertaining and relaxing.

Please make any corrections.

That looks fun! - 0083f5dc, Jul 31, 2013

It's not as easy as it looks is it sylyon? - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Interesting though. :) - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

Margherite, it was easier than I thought. I only fell once! :-) - 00e46f15, Jul 31, 2013

It looks very difficult, I'm impressed. - annierats, Jul 31, 2013

Good for you. I was not so lucky :-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Me esposo quiere hacernos unas tablas de surf, ¡no puedo esperar! My husband wants to make us some stand up paddle boards, I can' wait! - theMax, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 8

A mí me encanta ir a lugares divertidos para entretenerme, pero también disfruto estar con mi familia o mis amigos en un cuarto poco iluminado, sentada bajo una manta y viendo una película.

I love to go to fun places to be entertained, but I also enjoy being with my family or friends in a dimly lit room, sitting under a blanket and watching a movie.

That looks very comfy cozy. :) - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

Wow you have a huge living room...and television! - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Better than a move theater - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

Perfecto! - 00e46f15, Jul 31, 2013

Quite a livinf room! - Noetol, Aug 1, 2013

I like this post. :) - iana01, Aug 1, 2013

Answer 9

It is good to have friends who entertain you and make you laugh when you need their support.

Es bueno tener amigos que os entretienen y os hacen reír cuando necesitáis su apoyo.

Very well done, Iana! - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

haha....number four, five and six are exactly right!:-) - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Bien hecho, Iana, and yes, I smiled! - bandit51jd, Jul 31, 2013

I did smile but I was also able to do number 3.....jajaja - Aranjuez12, Jul 31, 2013

Hola Rac, Margherite, Bandit, Aranjuez. :)) Gracias! :) - iana01, Aug 1, 2013

Answer 10

¡A este perro El perro le encanta jugar y entretenerse en el océano!

This dog loves to play and amuse himself in the ocean!

It seems he is amusing the swimmers as well. - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

He's riding the waves. jeje - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

"A este perro le encanta jugar y entretenerse en el mar." - 00e46f15, Jul 31, 2013

Gracias, Susie! - bandit51jd, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 11

Trabajo al hospital de Terneuzen pero aunque soy analista, me gusta entretener los pacientes porque ya tienen un tiempo duro.

Trabajo en el hospital de Terneuzen y aunque soy analista, me gusta entretener a los pacientes por sí ya están pasando por momentos difícles.

I work at the hospital of Terneuzen but although I am an analist I like to entertain the patients because they already are having a hard time.

Bien hecho Aran :-) - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

typo, "patients" Very funny Aran! - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

jeje...what if there is no back up? - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

than you become a politician. - Aranjuez12, Jul 31, 2013

Great illustration! - annierats, Jul 31, 2013

"Trabajo en el hospital... y aunque soy analista, me gusta entretener a los pacientes, porque de por sí ya están pasando por momentos difíciles." - 00e46f15, Jul 31, 2013

Don't forget the cookies, he might diabetic. - 0083f5dc, Aug 1, 2013

oopss, This looks serious. They had to make the back-up copy before erasing everything when scanning for viruses. They failed. Now he needs to buy a new operation system. - iana01, Aug 1, 2013

Answer 12

I entertain my friends.

Me entretengo a mis amigos

"Yo entretengo a mis amigos." - 00e46f15, Jul 31, 2013

Really good, Tick! :) - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

That gets you a vote from me Tick! Well done! - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Good effort, Ticks. - annierats, Jul 31, 2013

Hola - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

Good effort, Tickl! - bandit51jd, Jul 31, 2013

thank you - 0080b918, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 13

Todos sabemos que la función de un payaso es entrentener... pero algunos asustan!!

We all know that the funtion of a clown is to entertain... but some of them are scary!

Perhaps he ate too many earburgers and it affected his brain? - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

My daughter hates clowns. - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

I hate clowns , something sinister there . - ray76, Jul 31, 2013

The fact that they enjoy scaring people is scary. - 0095ca4c, Jul 31, 2013

Answer 14

Entretener a dos esposas siempre resulta muy caro para los polígamos.

The upkeep of two wives always gets very expensive for polygamists.

Serves them right - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013

Yes, there must be horrible scenes: She got a new coat! I didn't even get new gloves.. - annierats, Jul 31, 2013

"Entretener a dos..." or "El entretenimiento de dos..." - 00e46f15, Jul 31, 2013

Or, Her coat was more expensive than mine. - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

Gracias, Sylyon. - annierats, Jul 31, 2013

Have you ever been to Utah? - 0083f5dc, Aug 1, 2013

Answer 15

No quiero entretenerte demasiado. I won’t keep you long.

Es fácil entretener a los niños. It’s easy to keep children amused.

Thanks for these examples! :) - rac1, Jul 31, 2013

:-) - pmikan-pam, Jul 31, 2013