Satisfacción (en. Satisfaction)

/satisfakˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Emotional state resulting from a need or desire fulfilled.
The satisfaction of reaching one's goals is unmatched.
La satisfacción de alcanzar sus metas es inigualable.
Outcome that meets the expectations, desires, or needs of a person.
Customer satisfaction is fundamental to the success of the business.
La satisfacción del cliente es fundamental para el éxito del negocio.
Feeling of contentment or pleasure at something achieved.
I felt great satisfaction seeing the progress of my students.
Sentí una gran satisfacción al ver el progreso de mis alumnos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'satisfactionem', meaning fulfillment or payment of a debt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guaranteed satisfaction
Promise that the customer will be satisfied with the service or product.
satisfacción garantizada
seeking personal satisfaction
Attempting to achieve a state of well-being and personal fulfillment.
buscar la satisfacción personal
to feel satisfaction
Experiencing a state of contentment or gratification.
sentir satisfacción

Related Words

to satisfy
To meet someone's needs or desires.
satisfacer
satisfied
Someone who feels satisfaction.
satisfecho
pleased
Someone who is satisfied or happy.
complacido

Slang Meanings

To brag about oneself.
After finishing the project, he indulged himself and felt satisfaction.
Después de terminar el proyecto, se echó flores y sintió satisfacción.
To indulge oneself.
Sometimes it's good to indulge oneself to feel satisfaction.
A veces es bueno darle gusto a uno mismo para sentir satisfacción.