Contento (en. Happy)

/konˈtento/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Someone who feels happy or satisfied.
She is happy because she passed the exam.
Ella está contenta porque aprobó el examen.
Someone who finds themselves in a pleasant or enjoyable state.
The boy looks happy playing in the park.
El niño se ve contento jugando en el parque.
Something that is satisfactory.
The outcome of the project was happy for everyone.
El resultado del proyecto fue contento para todos.

Etymology

From Latin 'contentus', which means 'satisfied'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be as happy as a lark
To be very happy or content.
estar contento como unas castañuelas
happy and delighted
To be very satisfied and happy.
contento y encantado
happy with life
To be happy about the life one is living.
contento de la vida

Related Words

contentment
State of satisfaction or happiness.
contentamiento
to be content
To be satisfied with something.
contentarse

Slang Meanings

To be in a good mood.
After the vacation, I’m really happy.
Después de las vacaciones, estoy bien contento.
To be positively drunk.
Last night I overindulged and now I’m happy.
Anoche me pasé de copas y ahora estoy contento.