Satisfacer (en. Satisfy)

/satisfɐˈθeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Provide what is necessary for something to be satisfied.
The new product satisfies market demands.
El nuevo producto satisface las demandas del mercado.
To fulfill an obligation or duty.
The engineer must meet all project requirements.
El ingeniero debe satisfacer todos los requisitos del proyecto.
To provoke a feeling of pleasure or fulfillment.
Home-cooked meals satisfy me more than fast food.
La comida casera me satisface más que la comida rápida.

Etymology

From Latin 'satisfacere', which means to fulfill what is owed.

Common Phrases and Expressions

meet requirements
To meet the necessary demands.
satisfacer requerimientos
meet expectations
To fulfill or exceed what is expected of something.
satisfacer expectativas
satisfy a desire
To achieve what is longed for or pursued.
satisfacer un deseo

Related Words

satisfaction
State of feeling that a desire or need has been fulfilled.
satisfacción
satisfied
Feeling pleased or content with something received.
satisfecho
satisfactory
That provides satisfaction or fulfillment in its function.
satisfactorio

Slang Meanings

Achieve what you want
After that dinner, I really feel satisfied.
Después de esa cena, realmente me siento satisfecho.
Meet your needs
That job satisfies me on a personal and professional level.
Ese trabajo me satisface a nivel personal y profesional.