Contentarse (en. Be content)

/kon.tenˈtaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To satisfy one’s own needs or desires.

He is content with what he has and does not seek more.

Él se contenta con lo que tiene y no busca más.

To be in a state of satisfaction or contentment.

After a long time, I learned to be content with my achievements.

Después de mucho tiempo, aprendí a contentarme con mis logros.

To accept the current situation without seeking changes.

Sometimes it is better to be content with what there is instead of desiring what cannot be had.

A veces es mejor contentarse con lo que hay en lugar de desear lo que no se puede tener.

From Latin 'contentare', derived from 'contentus', which means 'satisfied'.

to be content with little

Accepting and being satisfied with what one has, even if it is scarce.

contentarse con poco

to be content with oneself

Being able to find personal satisfaction without depending on external factors.

contentarse a sí mismo

to be content in mediocrity

Being satisfied with an average level without aspiring to something better.

contentarse en la mediocridad

satisfaction

A state of mind that results from having satisfied a desire or need.

satisfacción

conformity

Acceptance of a situation without protest.

conformidad

resignation

An attitude of accepting a difficult situation without trying to change it.

resignación

Not seeking more than what one already has.

He simply is content with the friends he has.

Simplemente, se contenta con los amigos que tiene.

Accepting what one has without complaining.

Many people are content with the life they lead.

Mucha gente se contenta con la vida que lleva.