How is the word entretenerse translated from Spanish to English

Moverse o trabajar más despacio de lo necesario.

To move or work more slowly than needed.

verb
English translation
dawdle

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  • No te entretengas, el autobús sale pronto. Don't dawdle, the bus leaves soon.

  • Los niños siempre se entretienen al volver a casa. The children always dawdle on the way home.

  • ¿Por qué te entretienes tanto con el desayuno? Why do you dawdle over breakfast?

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FAQ about “entretenerse”

How is “entretenerse” translated from Spanish?
“entretenerse” translates into English as “dawdle”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “entretenerse” mean?
Meaning of “entretenerse”: Moverse o trabajar más despacio de lo necesario. In English — “dawdle”.
What part of speech is “entretenerse”?
“entretenerse” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “entretenerse”?
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