heypolyglot
Italian

intrattenitore

/in.trat.te.niˈto.re/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 40,985

Meaning

entertainer, showman

  • a person whose job is to amuse or engage an audience, such as a host or performer

In a sentence

È un intrattenitore brillante capace di far ridere chiunque.

He is a brilliant entertainer capable of making anyone laugh.

L'intrattenitore ha coinvolto il pubblico con giochi e canzoni.

The entertainer engaged the audience with games and songs.

Hanno assunto un intrattenitore professionista per la festa aziendale.

They hired a professional entertainer for the company party.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
intrattenitoremasculine · singular
intrattenitorimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • The feminine form is 'intrattenitrice'.
  • Often refers to television show hosts or resort animators.

Related words

Explore vocabulary lessons →