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    Complacía (en. Pleased)

    /komplaˈθia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To show satisfaction or conformity towards something.
    She took pleasure in helping her friends.
    Ella se complacía en ayudar a sus amigos.
    To feel pleasantly satisfied with something.
    She was pleased to receive positive feedback about her work.
    Se complacía al recibir buenos comentarios sobre su trabajo.
    To act to satisfy someone's desires or needs.
    The chef took pleasure in creating special dishes for his customers.
    El chef se complacía en crear platos especiales para sus clientes.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take pleasure in
    To feel satisfaction or pleasure in doing something.
    complacerse en
    pleased with
    To feel satisfied or content with something.
    complacido con

    Related Words

    complacencia
    State of satisfaction or pleasure.
    complacencia
    complaciente
    One who is willing to please others.
    complaciente

    Slang Meanings

    To like something a lot.
    I was pleased with the taste of that food.
    Me complacía el sabor de esa comida.
    To take pleasure in pleasing.
    I have always been pleased to see others happy.
    Siempre me ha complacido ver a otros felices.