Meaning
fun, entertainment
- fun, amusement, entertainment
In a sentence
Che divertimento ieri sera con i tuoi amici!
What fun last night with your friends!
Questo gioco è un bel divertimento per i bambini.
This game is nice entertainment for children.
Non trovo molto divertimento in quel programma.
I don't find much entertainment in that show.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| divertimento | masculine · singular |
| divertimenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use divertimento for general enjoyment or leisure; svago often stresses relaxation or pastime, while intrattenimento is more like organized entertainment or programming.
- Often used in fixed phrases like per divertimento or per puro divertimento. For 'have fun,' Italian usually says divertirsi, not fare divertimento.
- As a mass noun, it commonly appears in singular: cerca divertimento. The plural divertimenti is possible for separate amusements or musical works.