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    Complacer (en. Please)

    /komplaˈθeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To satisfy the needs or desires of another person.
    She always tries to please her friends.
    Ella siempre intenta complacer a sus amigos.
    To provide pleasure or satisfaction.
    The gift he gave made him very happy.
    El regalo que le dio lo complació mucho.
    To please someone through actions or words.
    I couldn't please everyone at the party.
    No pude complacer a todos en la fiesta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'complacere', which means 'to please'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to please someone
    To make someone feel satisfied or happy.
    complacer a alguien
    you can't please everyone
    It is impossible to satisfy all people at the same time.
    no se puede complacer a todos

    Related Words

    complacency
    State of satisfaction or well-being.
    complacencia
    accommodating
    One who has the tendency to please others.
    complaciente

    Slang Meanings

    To do something for someone without receiving anything in return.
    He is always eating to please his girlfriend.
    Él siempre está comiendo por complacer a su novia.
    To please someone selflessly.
    He did it to please his boss.
    Lo hizo para complacer a su jefe.