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Conjugation Chart of “Entretener” (to entertain) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | — |
| Tú | entreten |
| Él / Ella / Usted | entretenga |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | entretengamos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | entretengan |
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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Entretener”
The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Entretener is used to give orders or instructions to entertain someone, for example: Entretén a los niños con un cuento mientras preparo la cena. (Entertain the children with a story while I prepare dinner.)
Entretener is an irregular verb, meaning its conjugation follows a unique pattern that deviates from the standard rules.
How to Use Entretener in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
Entretener generally means to entertain or amuse, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.
To entertain or amuse: This is the most common meaning. For example, Entretenme con tus chistes graciosos (Entertain me with your funny jokes).
To distract or occupy: For example, Entretén al bebé mientras preparo la comida (Keep the baby occupied while I prepare the food).
To delay or stall: For example, No me entretengas más, dime la verdad (Don’t stall me any longer, tell me the truth).
To engage in conversation (colloquial): For example, Entreten a tu amigo mientras espero (Keep your friend engaged in conversation while I wait).
To mislead or deceive (rude): For example, ¡No me entretengas con mentiras! (Don’t deceive me with lies!)
Real Life Examples of Entretener in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)
¡Entreten a los niños con juegos y actividades divertidas! (Keep the kids entertained with fun games and activities!)
Mamá, por favor entretenga a los invitados mientras preparo la cena. (Mom, please entertain the guests while I prepare dinner.)
En las fiestas, entretengamos a todos con música y baile. (At parties, let’s entertain everyone with music and dancing.)
Los payasos entretengan a los niños en el parque con trucos graciosos. (Let the clowns entertain the children in the park with funny tricks.)
Antes de salir, entreten a su mascota con juguetes interactivos. (Before leaving, entertain your pet with interactive toys.)
En el viaje en carro, entretengamos a los niños con juegos de “veo, veo”. (On the car trip, let’s entertain the kids with “I spy” games.)
Para mantenerse activo, entretenga su mente con rompecabezas y crucigramas. (To stay active, entertain your mind with puzzles and crosswords.)
En la sala de espera, entreten a los pacientes con revistas y programas de televisión. (In the waiting room, entertain the patients with magazines and TV shows.)
En la fiesta de cumpleaños, entretengan a los invitados con juegos divertidos. (At the birthday party, entertain the guests with fun games.)
Cuando estén aburridos, entretengamos nuestra mente con libros o podcasts interesantes. (When bored, let’s entertain our minds with interesting books or podcasts.)
En el parque de diversiones, entreten a sus hijos con los juegos mecánicos. (At the amusement park, entertain your kids with the rides.)
Para relajarse después del trabajo, entretenga su mente con una película cómica. (To relax after work, entertain your mind with a comedy movie.)
En la reunión familiar, entretengamos a los abuelos con historias y anécdotas divertidas. (At the family gathering, let’s entertain the grandparents with funny stories and anecdotes.)
En el restaurante, entretengan a los comensales con música en vivo. (At the restaurant, entertain the diners with live music.)
Mientras esperan su turno, entreten a los clientes con juegos o rompecabezas. (While they wait their turn, entertain the customers with games or puzzles.)
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Entretener (to entertain) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo — | — |
| Tú entreten | Entertain |
| Él / Ella / Usted entretenga | Entertain |
| Nosotros / Nosotras entretengamos | Let’s entertain |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes entretengan | Entertain |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
Synonyms
The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.