entreter

Senses

1. 1.

   to entertain

   to amuse or keep someone occupied with something enjoyable

2. 2.

   to distract

   to divert someone's attention temporarily

3. 3.

   to keep busy

   to occupy oneself with an activity to pass time

Examples

• "Os palhaços entretiveram as crianças durante a festa."

  The clowns entertained the children during the party.

• "Ela se entretém lendo romances nas horas vagas."

  She keeps herself busy reading novels in her free time.

• "O jogo vai entreter os passageiros durante o voo."

  The game will keep the passengers entertained during the flight.

Usage

Regular verb conjugated like "ter" (entretém, entretive, etc.). Often reflexive (entreter-se) meaning "to entertain oneself" or "to keep oneself busy." Common collocations include "entreter as crianças" and "entreter-se com algo."