Satisface (en. Satisfies)

/satis'faθe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To fulfill what was expected or desired.
The new product satisfies the expectations of the consumers.
El nuevo producto satisface las expectativas de los consumidores.
To provide what is necessary to satisfy a need.
The food satisfied everyone's hunger at the meeting.
La comida satisfizo el hambre de todos en la reunión.
To give a response or solution to a problem.
The teacher satisfies the doubts of his students.
El maestro satisface las dudas de sus estudiantes.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'satisfacere', which means 'to make sufficient'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

satisfies the needs
Fulfills what is required or desired.
satisface las necesidades
satisfies the hunger
Nourishes or provides enough food.
satisface el hambre
meets the expectations
Meets what was expected of someone or something.
satisface las expectativas

Related Words

satisfaction
Feeling of pleasure or contentment for having achieved what one wanted.
satisfacción
satisfactory
That provides satisfaction.
satisfactorio

Slang Meanings

To feel comfortable with something.
That movie satisfies me, it's really good.
Esa película me satisface, es muy buena.
To settle for what there is.
I can't ask for more, this already satisfies me.
No puedo pedir más, esto ya me satisface.