Contentísimo (en. Very happy)
/konteʊ̯nˈtisimɔ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Extremely happy or satisfied.
After receiving the news, he felt extremely happy.
Después de recibir la noticia, se sintió contentísimo.
That shows great joy.
The child was extremely happy to see his father return.
El niño estaba contentísimo al ver a su padre regresar.
Refers to an intensified positive emotional state.
It was an extremely happy day when they celebrated his birthday.
Fue un día contentísimo cuando celebraron su cumpleaños.
Etymology
Augmentative form of the adjective 'contento', derived from Latin 'contentus'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be extremely happy
To feel extremely happy.
estar contentísimo
extremely happy to see you
To express great joy when seeing someone.
contentísimo de verte
extremely happy with the result
To be very satisfied with a specific result.
contentísimo con el resultado
Related Words
happy
State of satisfaction or joy.
contento
happy
Feeling complete satisfaction.
feliz
satisfied
Being fulfilled or happy with something.
satisfecho
Slang Meanings
To be 'on fire' with happiness.
When he was told he passed the exam, he was extremely happy, on fire!
Cuando le dijeron que pasó el examen, estuvo contentísimo, ¡on fire!
To be on cloud nine.
When receiving the award, he felt on cloud nine, all extremely happy.
Al recibir el premio, se sentía en la nube, todo contentísimo.