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    Contentaba (en. Pleased)

    /kón-tentaba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make someone be in a state of satisfaction or joy.
    The news of his promotion pleased him a lot.
    La noticia de su promoción lo contentaba mucho.
    To feel satisfaction or joy about something.
    She felt happy when seeing her friends.
    Ella se contentaba al ver a sus amigos.
    To meet someone's expectations or desires.
    The gift pleased him, as it was what he wanted.
    El regalo lo contentaba, ya que era lo que quería.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'contentare', which means 'to satisfy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pleased everyone
    Made everyone feel satisfied.
    contentaba a todos
    pleased the soul
    Brought happiness and inner peace.
    contentaba el alma

    Related Words

    happy
    State of satisfaction or joy.
    contento
    satisfaction
    Satisfaction or joy that a person feels.
    contentamiento

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a good vibe.
    That plan pleased me, I felt in a good vibe.
    Ese plan me contentaba, me sentía en la buena onda.
    To be happy.
    Today I feel happy, I feel very happy.
    Hoy estoy contentaba, me siento muy happy.