amusements

[/əˈmjuːzmənts/]

nounpl: amusements

divertimentos

1. Activities or entertainment designed to make someone laugh or enjoy themselves

The amusements at the fair kept the children entertained all day.

Os divertimentos da festa mantiveram as crianças entretidas o dia todo.

2. Places or attractions offering entertainment, such as parks or game arcades

The amusement park had many amusements for visitors of all ages.

O parque de diversões tinha muitos divertimentos para visitantes de todas as idades.

3. The state of being pleasantly entertained or amused

She watched with amusement as her dog played with the toy.

Ela observou com divertimento enquanto seu cachorro brincava com o brinquedo.

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General Brazilian

divertimentos

most common usage

Brazil

diversões

also commonly used, especially for amusement parks

Portugal

divertimentos

primary usage in European Portuguese

Portugal

entretenimentos

alternative formal term

amusement park - parque de diversões

much to my amusement - para meu grande divertimento

amusement arcade - sala de jogos eletrônicos

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