entertaining performance
[/ˌɛntərˈteɪnɪŋ pərˈfɔːrməns/]
noun phrasefemininepl: entertaining performances / apresentações/performances divertidas
apresentação divertida / performance entretida / espetáculo divertido
1. A theatrical, musical, or artistic presentation that engages and amuses an audience, providing enjoyment and amusement
The circus provided an entertaining performance that delighted both children and adults.
O circo ofereceu uma apresentação divertida que agradou crianças e adultos.
2. Any public display or show designed to captivate and hold the interest of spectators through skillful or creative execution
Her singing performance was so entertaining that the audience requested an encore.
Sua performance de canto foi tão divertida que o público pediu um bis.
In Brazilian culture, 'apresentação divertida' and 'performance' are both widely used in entertainment contexts, with 'performance' becoming increasingly common in contemporary usage, particularly in music and theater. In the USA, 'entertaining performance' is a standard phrase in reviews and advertising. The concept emphasizes the performer's ability to engage and please the audience, which is highly valued in both cultures.
NYC Slang
a killer show / a dope performance / that hit different (expressing that it was entertaining)
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