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    Contentar (en. Please)

    /kon.tɛnˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make someone happy or glad.
    I always try to please my friends when they are sad.
    Siempre trato de contentar a mis amigos cuando están tristes.
    To satisfy a desire or need.
    The gift I gave fulfilled his desire to have a dog.
    El regalo que le di logró contentar su anhelo de tener un perro.
    To give pleasure or enjoyment to someone.
    The chef strives to please all the diners with his dishes.
    El chef se esfuerza por contentar a todos los comensales con sus platillos.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'contentare', which means to satisfy or complete.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to please someone
    To satisfy someone's needs or desires.
    contentar a alguien
    to be content with
    To be satisfied with something specific.
    contentarse con
    not to please
    Not to satisfy someone.
    no contentar

    Related Words

    happy
    State of satisfaction or joy.
    contento
    satisfaction
    State of being satisfied or pleased.
    satisfacción

    Slang Meanings

    To make someone happy in an informal way.
    That joke is going to make everyone happy.
    Ese chiste le va a contentar a todos.
    To satisfy in a fun or light-hearted way.
    Let's do something that will really please him at the party.
    Vamos a hacer algo que realmente lo contente en la fiesta.