Pleased (es. Complacía)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Me complacía escuchar música.
I was pleased to listen to music.
Context: daily life
El helado siempre me complacía.
Ice cream always pleased me.
Context: food
Ella se complacía en ayudar a sus amigos.
She pleased herself by helping her friends.
Context: society

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Él se complacía al ver a su familia feliz.
He pleased himself by seeing his family happy.
Context: family
La comida que preparé ayer me complacía mucho.
The food I prepared yesterday pleased me a lot.
Context: food
El maestro se complacía en ver el avance de sus estudiantes.
The teacher pleased himself by seeing the progress of his students.
Context: education

Advanced (C1-C2)

La satisfacción que le complacía al recibir elogios era evidente.
The satisfaction that pleased him upon receiving compliments was evident.
Context: psychology
Su enfoque profesional se complacía en la búsqueda de la excelencia.
His professional approach pleased itself in the pursuit of excellence.
Context: career
El arte que creaba le complacía de tal manera que reflejaba su alma.
The art he created pleased him in such a way that it reflected his soul.
Context: art