intrattenimento

entertainment

noun een-traht-teh-nee-MEN-toh Rare

Also means

hospitality

Usage Note

Intrattenimento covers both the broad sense of entertainment (TV, shows) and the hosting of guests. The related verb intrattenere means both 'to entertain' and 'to keep (someone) occupied.' Unlike divertimento (fun, amusement), intrattenimento is typically more organized or institutional in feel.

Examples

"Il locale offre intrattenimento dal vivo ogni sera."

Natural Translation

The venue offers live entertainment every evening.

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