Contenta (en. Happy)

/konˈtenta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Satisfied or happy with something.
She feels happy with her new job.
Ella se siente contenta con su nuevo trabajo.
Showing joy or satisfaction.
The boy is happy because he is going to the fair.
El niño está contento porque va a la feria.
Not having worries or problems.
The family feels happy in their new home.
La familia se siente contenta en su nuevo hogar.

Etymology

From Latin 'contentus', meaning satisfied.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be happy
To feel joyful or satisfied.
estar contento/a
as happy as a clam
To be very happy or cheerful.
contento como unas castañas
happy with life
To live in a pleasant and happy manner.
contenta la vida

Related Words

contentment
State of being happy.
contentamiento
happy (masculine)
Masculine form of happy.
contento
unhappy
State of being dissatisfied.
descontenta

Slang Meanings

To be in the zone
Today I’m in the zone, I feel happy.
Hoy estoy en la onda, me siento contenta.
To be on cloud nine
He won the lottery and now he’s on cloud nine.
Ganó la lotería y ahora está en el séptimo cielo.