entertaining

• Describe algo que resulta divertido, interesante o agradable de ver, escuchar o experimentar.

Describes something that is amusing, interesting, or enjoyable to watch, listen to, or experience.

1. Amusing or enjoyableA2formal

   Providing amusement, enjoyment, or pleasure.

   entretenido

   • The movie was very entertaining for the whole family.
   • She told an entertaining story about her travels.
   • The comedian's performance was highly entertaining.

   Sinónimosamusingdelightfuldivertingengagingenjoyablefunhumorouspleasingpleasurablewitty

   Antónimosboringdrearydullmonotonoustediousuninteresting

2. Interesting or engagingB1formal

   Holding one's attention in a pleasant way.

   entretenido, ameno

   • The lecture was surprisingly entertaining and informative.
   • He has an entertaining way of explaining complex topics.
   • The game show is designed to be entertaining for viewers.

   Sinónimosamusingdelightfuldivertingengagingenjoyablefuninterestinglivelypleasurablewitty

   Antónimosboringdullmonotonoustediousuninteresting

• Verbo utilizado para denotar la acción de proporcionar diversión, placer u hospitalidad a alguien, o de considerar una idea o propuesta.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to someone, or considering an idea or suggestion.

1. Amuse or engageA2formal

   To provide amusement, enjoyment, or interest for someone.

   entretener, divertir

   • The clown entertained the children at the party.
   • She entertained her guests with stories and music.
   • The movie entertained the audience for two hours.

   Sinónimosamusedelightdistractdivertengageoccupypleaseregale

   Antónimosannoyboredispleaseirritateweary

2. Consider or contemplateB2formal

   To hold in mind or consider an idea, suggestion, or possibility.

   Considerar o contemplar

   • He refused to entertain the idea of quitting.
   • The committee will entertain all proposals.
   • She entertained the thought of moving abroad.

   Sinónimosconsidercontemplatedeliberateponderreflectweigh

   Antónimosdismissdisregardignorereject

3. Host guestsB1formal

   To receive and provide hospitality to guests, often with food and drink.

   Atender a los invitados

   • They love to entertain friends at their home.
   • She entertained her colleagues with a lavish dinner.
   • We entertained the visiting delegates at a restaurant.

   Sinónimosaccommodatefeastfetehostput upreceiveregaletreatwelcome