What does "entretener" mean in English?

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Spanish

entretener

English

entertain

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Alternative translations of "entretener"

amuse
occupy
engage
divert

Examples of how to use "entretener" in Spanish

Spanish
Me gusta entretener a los invitados.
English
I like to entertain the guests.
Spanish
Los cuentos me entretienen por la noche.
English
Stories entertain me at night.
Spanish
Ayer la obra nos entretuvo mucho.
English
Yesterday, the play kept us very entertained.
Spanish
Cuando era niño, me entretenía leyendo.
English
When I was a child, I kept myself busy reading.
Spanish
Mañana te entretendré con juegos nuevos.
English
Tomorrow I will entertain you with new games.

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Me gusta entretener a los invitados.

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