amusement
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amusement(
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myuz
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mihnt
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (enjoyment)
a. la diversión (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I think Gabriel likes to annoy me just for his own amusement.Creo que a Gabriel le gusta molestarme solo para su propia diversión.
It was a night of eating, drinking, stories, and amusement.Fue una noche de comida, bebida, relatos y diversión.
2. (pastime)
a. el entretenimiento (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
What do you like to do for amusement? - I play golf and go hiking.¿Qué te gusta hacer como entretenimiento? - Juego golf y hago senderismo.
b. la distracción (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There isn't much in the way of amusement around here, but it's certainly pretty.No hay mucho de distracción por aquí, pero sin duda es bonito.
c. la entretención (F) (Latin America)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Their favorite amusement is dancing.Su entretención preferida es el baile.
amusements
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
They've set up temporary amusements for the children to enjoy this weekend.Montaron un parque de diversiones temporario para que disfruten los niños este fin de semana.
We went down to the park to ride the amusements.Fuimos al parque para montar en las atracciones.
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