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    Complaciente (en. Accommodating)

    /kompla'sjente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That feels satisfied or comfortable with something.
    His complacent attitude made him popular among his peers.
    Su actitud complaciente lo hacía popular entre sus compañeros.
    That seeks to please others excessively.
    He was so complacent that he always said yes, regardless of his own needs.
    Era tan complaciente que siempre decía que sí, sin importar sus propias necesidades.
    That easily adapts to the demands of others.
    The manager's complacent response made the employees feel valued.
    La respuesta complaciente del gerente hizo que los empleados se sintieran valorados.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'complacens', meaning 'satisfied' or 'pleasing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be complacent
    To act in a way that pleases others, often at one's own expense.
    ser complaciente
    complacent towards someone
    To show benevolence or pleasure especially towards a specific person.
    complaciente hacia alguien

    Related Words

    complacency
    Attitude of being satisfied or happy with something.
    complacencia
    pleased
    One who feels complacency.
    complacido

    Slang Meanings

    A person who always agrees to avoid conflicts.
    Juan is so complacent that he never opposes anything.
    Juan es tan complaciente que nunca se opone a nada.
    Someone who does favors for everyone, even if they don't want to.
    María is very complacent, she always helps others without thinking about it.
    María es muy complaciente, siempre ayuda a los demás sin pensarlo.