Spanish word

contento

Pronunciation

IPA/konˈtento/

Meaning

  • adjectivehappy

Example

¡Estoy contento por ti!

I'm happy for you!

Illustration for contento (happy)

More examples

Estoy contento con los resultados.

I'm satisfied with the results.

Core concept

A calm sense of satisfaction tied to a specific event.

Common phrases

  • estar contento

    be happy

  • estar contento por

    be happy about

  • estar contento con

    be satisfied with

  • sentirse contento

    feel happy

Similar words

feliz: Deeply happy and fulfilled, with a clear, strong sense of joy.
alegre: Brightly cheerful and in a visibly upbeat, playful mood.
satisfecho: Satisfied because expectations or needs have been met.
encantado: Delighted and warmly pleased, showing enthusiastic approval.

Definition in Spanish

Describe un estado de ánimo positivo y sereno causado por algo concreto, normalmente temporal.

Word origin

Derived from Latin contentus, the past participle of continēre, with con- 'together' and tenēre 'to hold', giving the sense of being 'filled inside' or satisfied.

Usage tips

  • Spanish contento is an adjective of state that pairs with estar rather than ser and can take por or con to indicate the reason or what one is satisfied with.

Other meanings

  • satisfiedadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • contentarsatisfyverb
  • contentamientosatisfactionnoun
  • contentísimovery happyadjective

Word lists with this word