Contentamiento (en. Contentment)

/kontentamiénto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
State of satisfaction that a person feels when happy with something.
His contentment was evident when he received the news.
Su contentamiento era evidente cuando recibió la noticia.
Degree of satisfaction that a person experiences in their life.
The contentment he felt in his family was immeasurable.
El contentamiento que sentía en su familia era incalculable.
Feeling of well-being and inner peace.
He found contentment in the simplicity of life.
Encontró el contentamiento en la simplicidad de la vida.

Etymology

From Latin 'contentamentum', which comes from 'contentus', meaning 'satisfied'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full contentment
State of maximum satisfaction and happiness.
contentamiento pleno
momentary contentment
Satisfaction that lasts a short time.
contentamiento momentáneo
seek contentment
Striving to find happiness or satisfaction.
buscar el contentamiento

Related Words

to satisfy
To satisfy someone, provide what they desire.
contentar
satisfied
State of joy and satisfaction.
contento
containment
Action of containing or limiting something, such as emotions.
contenimiento

Slang Meanings

To be comfortable
After a day of work, I just want to be comfortable at home.
Después de un día de trabajo, solo quiero estar a gusto en casa.
Good vibe
That place has a good vibe, it gives me contentment.
Ese lugar tiene una vibra buena, me da contentamiento.