Contentó (en. Happy)

/kon.tɛn.'to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
State of satisfaction or joy.
He was contented after receiving good news.
Estaba contentó después de recibir buenas noticias.
Happy or satisfied with a situation.
I felt contented when I saw my family.
Me sentí contentó al ver a mi familia.
Positive feeling in favorable circumstances.
The boy was contented for his birthday.
El niño estaba contentó por su cumpleaños.

Etymology

From Latin 'contentus', meaning 'satisfied'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be as happy as a clam
To be extremely happy.
estar contentó como una lombriz
half contented
To be happy but with certain reservations or dissatisfaction.
contentó a medias
to not be happy with something
To not be satisfied with a situation.
no estar contentó con algo
to make someone contented
To make someone happy.
hacer alguien contentó

Related Words

happy
State of happiness or satisfaction.
contento
pleased
Synonym that refers to the same emotional state.
contente
to satisfy
To satisfy someone, to make them feel happy.
contentar

Slang Meanings

To be in the groove
That concert left me contented and in the groove.
Ese concierto me dejó contentó y en la onda.
To live the good life
Since he got the job, he lives the good life and is contented.
Desde que consiguió el trabajo, vive la buena vida y está contentó.